Please tell me what type of error this is, and if it may have a value? Thanks!

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Aquareus, Jan 22, 2013.

  1. Aquareus

    Aquareus New Member

    I have a 2005 Westward Journey Nickel, "Ocean in View".
    I appears to have a partial strike that leaves about 40% of the coin blank.
    Can anyone give me any information concerning this find?
    Thank you. mint error nickel 001.jpg
     
    Aquareus, Jan 22, 2013
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  3. ArthurK11

    ArthurK11 Active Member

    struck through grease
     
    ArthurK11, Jan 22, 2013
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  4. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    Coin press lubricant mixes with other debris from the minting process and fills the voids of the die(s), the coin is the struck with what would appear to be a partially blank die. This is a common occurrence.
     
    rickmp, Jan 22, 2013
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  5. Aquareus

    Aquareus New Member

    Thank you. Would this type of coin have any value other than face?
     
    Aquareus, Jan 22, 2013
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  6. non_cents

    non_cents Well-Known Member

    That one is a rather nice struck-through grease, I could see $10-15 on a good day if you put it up on ebay.
    Keep up the hunt!
     
    non_cents, Jan 22, 2013
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  7. Aquareus

    Aquareus New Member

    Thanks non cents. :thumb:
     
    Aquareus, Jan 22, 2013
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