There are errors (mis aligned die strike) where the rim cuts into the letters, and on the opposite side it's very wide or doubled. But in this case as Chris has stated, it is just worn. 5 cents.
@Malia welcome to Coin Talk. You don't have to do a survey to ask a question. The nickel appears to be a usual nickel.
I HAVE A 1970 D MINT NICKEL IN GOOD SHAPE WITH FS UNDER THE HEAD ON FRONT AND VERY VISIBLE STEPS OF THE MONTICELLO ON BACK IS THIS A COMMON COIN OR IS IT NOT?
Pictures? Also no need for all capitals. Also the FS below the steps is the designers initials it's on all Jefferson nickles, the one on the front is not so I'm not sure. Thanks, Jacob
First, welcome to the neighborhood! If you're interested in numismatics, it might be a good idea for you to get a copy of the book, "A Guide Book of United States Coins" also known as the Red Book. Although the price guides are not accurate, this book, published annually by Whitman Books, contains a wealth of information about every coin that has either been used or produced in the US since colonial times. Chris
Thank you i will post pics when i get home close to seven in kentucky,and Chris i will be getting a copy thanks, ttyl
The master die was getting worn out by the late 1960s - the same thing happened with the Lincoln cent in the 50s and 60s. Over time and lots of pressure, the steel expands, pushing the images out from the center. In 1971 they redid the nickel and half dollar - the Lincoln cent was done in 1969, which lowered the depth of the relief and put more detail back like seen in 1909. The Roosevelt dime went through this too, but not until the mid-1980s.
I apologize it is a 1969 s the C and A are slightly messed in America and there is an indention above the f in five and below the first o in Monticello
