Hi, I have this 1914-P nickel, on the front there's a mark under the Indian's chin that looks like a die clash. On the back there's 2 large marks by the buffalo's head, I thought that maybe it was PMD but it appears to have been stamped after the marks were already there. Maybe it was a damaged planchet? Any info on this would be much appreciated. Thanks
Hello. The 2 large marks on the Buffalos head is what is called a Lamination error. Here are the before and after definitions: Definition: Flakes of metal can peel off the surface off a planchet before the strike. Such planchet defects are generally attributed to the presence of contaminants in the alloy. Definition: Flakes of metal can peel off the surface off a coin after the strike. Such defects are generally attributed to the presence of contaminants in the alloy. I can't see the area under the chin well enough to determine what it could be.
I agree with Paddy on the reverse 100%. The front, if I'm looking at the right place, looks like the extra finger on the 2009 Lincoln Cent so I'd say it was a filled die.
Paddy, struck-throughs will sometimes cause rips and tears. Oh, where's Mike Diamond when we need him?
I'm still sticking to Lamination - Here are examples of another Buffalo and older coin Definition #3 - Dirt and impurities in the metal of the planchet can manifest themselves as cracks and peels on the struck coin.
Yes thoses are lam. The OP coin doesn't reach the rim, stay inside the field only. but I'm no expert by far ....
The planchets are softened up for the violent strike. Am I correct on that? And when there's intervening debris, it can be expected to lift off metal. Does that make sense?
The 2nd coin in 2009 with Lincoln sitting on a log. Was that called the Formative Years? Numerous varieties of 6 fingers on the hand holding the book? Between his thumb and index finger. I think they called it a filled die error but I might be mistaken. Too many hours this week to remember these things. That's what the OP's nickel reminds me of. It's about finger size and I can see it under the Indian's head coming off his neck, close to the chin.
That was caused by a mint employee scratching 2 dies because he needed anger management. High and Low. You're right about it being a DD but this nickel reminds me of that finger. I'm heading out to do my antique shop. Have a nice weekend Holiday everyone.
Here a good article by ken potter on the extra leaf http://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles/2004DWiscDieGouges.htm