Hi here's a 1975 D Nickel I have, and the E. Is a B. It looks like it started out to be a Letter E because of the thick Line above where it starts out to be the letter B But then turns out to be the letter B is this an error that was not caught? Because it is such a distinctive letter B I don't see how it could be a slip of the Machine. An not only that but it happened twice on the same letter. Sorry not sure how to describe it so just bare with me here. What would cause this to happen and is it an error? I did read for that same year 1975 D that they have an error that is E. PLURIDUS . One more question, note the stress lines on the 1975 D Nickel coin, well I have another coin a quarter that has those same stress lines throughout the whole obverse side of the coin except on the face of Washington. Is this also another considered a collectible coin or error?
Rolling fold I think. Reed. Rolling Fold A rolling fold occurs when there is a problem during the punching process which leaves a small burr or extra metal hanging from the edge of the blank. When the blank is put through the upsetting mill this extra metal gets rolled over the surface of the planchet. When the coin is struck, this extra metal becomes folded over and pressed down onto the surface of the coin.
You've enlightened me again Reed. Never heard of this. But looking at the deterioration in the fields, I would be more inclined to think it a lone die chip. The bottom looks like damage that extends across some of the other letters. What do you think?
Tom I’m trying to dig my rolled rim nickel so I can show you. I thought rim crack cud thing at first until I saw the rolling fold explanation. I had it up on the site that how I became aware of the designation of rolling fold.
Sorry, I was not even thinking about the date. You might be onto something with this but without being able to see if the edge has not received damage that caused that, then I'm really not sure.
The lines on the coin that you are referring to, are caused by an over worked die. When a coin is struck, the friction caused by metal moving to fill the voids in the die, wear the die down. These are called flow lines. Common even on coins minted today.
I. Also have a 1975 D nickle. Iam new to this but it seems to be lines on the nickle any opinions or feedback please
I just know one of these days you are going to give me good news about a coin. lol I know you have it in you to do it... hahaha Thank you for your help I appreciate your time. Kim Can I ask you a question...or two? What or how does it get damaged like that? Because it cuts right into a letter B almost so clear. I found online where a lady found the same year of my coin, where E Pluribus was E PLURIDUS an many people told her it was nothing but then turned out that it was. Not saying mine is, because it is messed up an I do trust your answer but how does anyone no for absolute sure? I am trying to learn so I understand better, so please don't take my question the wrong way. And if lets say it did come from the mint as an error, there would be more than just one coin that has the error correct? Kim
Nice and thank you for clarifying this for me. I have not come across this on any nickels but have seen it on cents. So, now I know what I'm looking at. Appreciated.
