1937 buffalo nickle "LIBERTY" letter doubling and strange mint mark !!

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  1. Nick Chiappetta

    Nick Chiappetta Member

    Got this out of luck from a gentleman that was not interested in this particular coin. I have no idea why ....but I will take it. Lol. Everytime!! Think "LIBERTY" has some doubling and the Mint mark looks to be a "F" or was supposed to be a "P" but it is not a complete "P" any and all information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all :)
     

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  3. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    the F is designers initial, mint marks are on reverse, yours has none so its a philly coin...
     
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  4. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    The F is for the designer James Fraser
     
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    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    The 'Liberty' is die deterioration and.or wear dings
     
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  6. Nick Chiappetta

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    Lol. Learn something new everyday !! Thank you ken454 !!
     
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  7. Nick Chiappetta

    Nick Chiappetta Member

    Thanks desertgem I appreciate that information :)
     
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    Nick Chiappetta Member

    So "UNITED" is also die deterioration or wear dings ?
     
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  9. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    Most likely Die Deterioration. When the die deteriorates, the design is squeezed towards the perimeter from the center area. Jim
     
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  10. Nick Chiappetta

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    Aight. That's kinda neat for sure. Makes it harder to identify letter doubling also. Unless we are talking about a 1955 wheat penny. Lol
    Thanks Mr. Jim :)
     
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  11. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    Buy a copy of A Guidebook of United States Coins. Its filled with lots of info. best $10-15 you'll ever spend on the hobby
     
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