A few minutes ago, I found a 1943 P nickel while CRH. According to Cherry Pickers Guide, there are 4 known varieties. I do not believe this particular coin exhibits any of the traits. However, upon closer inspection, I did notice something on the Obverse running S/SW, from the top of the collar (neck) to the bottom of the coat and beyond to the rim of the coin. I would really appreciate any help determining the exact description of the features found on this coin.
there also seems to be clash on the reverse near the ends of the monticello building near the left and right side, looks like it may have gone to the O in the word "monticello" on the right side too. correct me if I'm wrong
Yes, I noticed what I see as PMD on the near ends of Monticello, through the O, and FIVE CENTS. It appears the reverse spent some time as an ender in a roll and suffered damage from the rolling machine.
Coin counter damage on the reverse , die cracks on both the obv. And rev.It looks as if it has been cleaned as these found in the wild are for the most part very worn. They also are very dark in color. As for the variety there is a good possibility as there are 73 known 1943 P date varieties, And hundreds known on the entire war years mintage's . Most are RPM ' S followed by doubled dies.
Do the die cracks, on either side, give this coin any special merit? Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this matter. I am learning as I go.
There is one big problem with finding silver war nickels. It is addictive. I like finding them more than most buffalos or V nickels.
One thing I have noticed in general with the war nickels is that they are a lot more prone to planchet cracks, laminations etc because of the alloy of copper, manganese and silver. I have a lot of coins from '42-5 that have a distinctive dark green hue to them because of that alloy.
right? xD i love looking for them i don't know why but i do! on occasion i look for Silver Dimes and for the most part i find them
