1883 No Cents Die Cracks

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by byrd740, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    I ran across this nickel about 2 or 3 months ago and noticed the die cracks and doubling. All of UNITED, including "S" in STATES, and E PLURIB in the motto are doubled. And also note the die crack from the rim to the tip of "U" in UNITED, through to past the end of STATES, and another from the left bottom leaf of the wreath to the bottom of "U" in UNITED. Is this known with any other 1883 N/C nickel? Note:ANACS graded MS-64
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  3. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    I think there may be doubling on the centre, lower left corn husk. Or maybe its a cud? Oh I don't know.
     
  4. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    I can't see the doubling in that picture.

    The die cracks are common, esp for the first year of issue.
    The mint was still getting used to striking nickel coins, due to the hardness of the metal.
     
  5. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Die cracks are cool, but common. As it is I see what looks like machine doubling on the U in united. Also common back then - but I am not expert on liberty nickels. I only have one.
     
  6. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    I like die cracks that are extensive as on your coin.
    But you'll have to give us a better image if you want an opinion about possible doubling.
     
  7. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    I will try to get better pics by tomorrow morning.
     
  8. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    Well my camera finally died. Maybe by Wednesday I will have some pics.
     
  9. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    I will not be able to post any pics, my camera is permanently broke and I have no money at the moment to get another one.
     
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