Split Before Strike

Cool 1958-D Nickel.

It split, and then was struck after. Always better when it has a full date. Weighs 2.5 grams - half the weight of a nickel.

 

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Nice!

Here is my Split Cent Planchet struck after Split.. 1.6 grams -

 

Now all you need to do is find one with the split surface on the reverse for a nice pair.

 

now search for it's other half ... start CRH'ing those nickels !!

 

Nice. I don't yet have a cent. This is a good one!

 

Last year I went to the ANA show in Philadelphia. A dealer was selling an Off-Center on a Split Planchet Cent.. Certified by NGC
I keep kicking myself for not getting it!
He had lowered the price to $100.00 and probably would of taken $80.00

 

I would have snagged it ASAP

 

What a shame you missed that one
Paddy.

 

I only have a split after strike but I have both halves.

 

that's super kewl to have both halves.

 

Yes it is. Thank you. It's also a silver war nickel, a 1944-P. That makes it extra special sndvthe ANACS label refers the one slab to the other slab by number. I couldn't resist this one.

 

You and @paddyman98 have some of the greatest coins. True unique collectors. Betcha one of you will be the first (more paddyman ) to find a coin metal detecting a mint error on the moon. You guys are great. Both your collections are the funest and interesting on cointalk. Not to say all other members are great also. But @JCro57. I want to see all your error pieces on your bed also.

 

On my bed? I don't think this is that kind of forum

 

"Dear CoinTalk Forum, I never thought I'd be writing to you..."

 

Nice coin, @JCro57. I have a tiny collection of 3 split-before-strike nickels. My 1961-D nickel weighs 2.7 grams.

 

My second split-before-struck nickel is an 2012-P. 3.07 gram. Not as dramatic as my 1961-D. However, considering any major Mint error beyond 2001 is pretty rare, it's a nice addition.

 

You need to send it to one of the 3 TPGs for authentication. It will be tough to sell to someone unfamiliar with what it is for anything near what it's worth if it isn't in plastic.

 

They won't give it a grade, and I already know it is legit. I think i am going to keep this one raw.

 

Your coin is nice and surely legit. On the other hand, I think NGC won't give a grade. Just labeled "Mint Error", as in @paddyman98 example. PCGS may, however. Mine has an AU55 designation.

 

The coin speaks for itself, any error collector would recognize it for what it is. I see no reason to spend the money slabbing it.