2005 P Bison Nickel "Three legged Bison?"

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by hobbs2001, Apr 1, 2005.

  1. hobbs2001

    hobbs2001 New Member

    I would like to have your opinion on what type of error this is? I got it out of a 2005 P Mint Bag. The back left leg appears to be only attached by a small piece. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Calvin
     

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  3. hobbs2001

    hobbs2001 New Member

    Any help would be appreciated! help,help,help,help. :D lol
     
    hobbs2001, Apr 17, 2005
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  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Please post a pic of the entire coin along with the closeups. This helps tremedously in trying to figure out what happened.

    But just as a guess - I'd say weak strike.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 17, 2005
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  5. hobbs2001

    hobbs2001 New Member

    More Pictures

    Hi,
    I have included more pictures to try and determine what kind of error this is. I also put a picture of a normal bison leg. Any comments would greatly be appreciated. :)
     

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  6. serpent

    serpent Junior Member

    Wondering about the doubling in the "United" or am I seeing things?
     
    serpent, Apr 21, 2005
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  7. hobbs2001

    hobbs2001 New Member

    Yeah, after looking at the coin again. We noticed the doubling.
     
    hobbs2001, Apr 22, 2005
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  8. mikediamond

    mikediamond Coin Collector

    As far as the back leg goes, this would appear to be a case of intentional die abrasion ("die polishing"). Low-lying areas of the design are the first to disappear. Neighboring features appear attenuated (thinned).
     
    mikediamond, Apr 22, 2005
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