What is this on 1966 Jefferson Nickel?

Hi, I have had this 1966 Jefferson Nickel for a long time and I do not know what the lines are. It is on the obverse and reverse exact same place. Any information would be great. Thanks.

 

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They look like post mint damage to me. The pictures are really small though, are those lines raised or sunk?

 

They are indented into the coin. Maybr I can attacth the pic's as a file for better viewing

 

Post mint damage, fer sure.

 

This means someone probably intentionalyy etched those in post mint. If it was a canceled die or srcratched die used at the mint those would be raised above the coin.

 

It almost looks like half a peace sign lol.Thanks, for the info.

 

That what I thought when I got it... :smile

 

Hammer and chisel strikes : )

 

Too bad they didn't finish it !

 

Yep, post mint damage.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

I thought so at first also, but more than likely something else. The hammer and chisel would not be to easy to make the same mark on the same place on both sides. Possibly something placed in a vice and then pressed.
Regardless, it is post Mint damage.

 

So what's stoping you from getting the dremel out and finishing it?

 

Looks like someone gave it some post mint
Peaces~interuptus.

Remember the '60's?
Me either, so I must have been there.

 

lol! I think I was there too!

 

I don't know what a dremel is. ; )