If you're talking about the 'line' in the S mintmark, that's a contact mark. Same source as the other small hits and bag marks on the surfaces. Not an error, sorry to say
In your other post, you say there's no line in the S. First of all, your post says 1974-D, and the coin is a 1974-S Second, there is a 'hit' mark in the center of the S that looks like a 'line' and you call it an indent(ed) Mintmark. That's why I called it a 'line' in the MM. At this point, I'm confused.....and will return tomorrow morning.
Ok i was just using it a sample of why i did two trends it was not intended against you and yes i did say D when it was an S my internet went out and i didnt notice i picked the wrong thing. Till you just told me becuse i have one with damage that in one it looks like a D but t
Is that what the OP is talking about? Or is the question "Why does the S appear to be sinking into the field of the coin?"
Thank you for that question i was trying to see if someone could see that and as you said say why it is
Fred is the expert here, but I would offer that when setting the mint mark by hand into the working die, a heavy hand that creates a pronounced mint mark (on the coin) raises material into the field of the die. Since this is raised on the die, when the die coins the coin, it creates a depression around the mint mark. Wait for confirmation though.
Yes. Keep in mind that when the mint worker sets the punch on the working die, it has to be perfectly perpendicular otherwise part of the mint mark will appear uneven. Then you have the case where it's tilted...too close to the date...too close to the rim...drifting off to the field. And of course, the classic RPM/OMM when the first strike was too shallow or the wrong mint letter was selected. Lots to go wrong...or in the case of a collector...right.
Hi Trisia - to do a proper evaluation for an off center coin, your fellow enthusiasts here will need photos of the obverse and the reverse. When you have an off center coin, both sides of the coin are affected. Regarding a misaligned die (MAD), only the affected side needs to be post, but in doing so you would have to mention that the opposite side appeared correct. In other words, it's a safer bet to post both sides of the coin when asking your question. With regards your nickel, it appears to be a well centered/aligned coin (based on the one side posted). It has seen fair wear across the coin and does appear to have some rim damage. But a pretty typical coin.
Ps really collecting pennies but did get a roll of nickels even though i was told not many collecters from a coin shop he did ask what i wanted for them there is some war nickel and older so holding on to them to and now when i see an older nickel i pick it up. So i guess I'm collecting both lol so thanks
I mainly collect cents and nickels myself, largely because I started out CRH events as a kid looking through rolls/bags for LWCs and War Nickels. I branched out from there but cents and nickels remained my favorite coins to collect and the only two denominations that I CRH. The Jefferson Nickel series is very likely the only series that can be built from circulation finds so I encourage you to stick with them. Many Buffalo and some V nickels will be found along the way. As for Cents, I encourage you to search for Varieties and Errors while looking for LWCs and picking up a few Indian Heads. It's a fun journey with plenty to discover and learn. And Cents and Nickels don't break a smaller budget as a box of Cents is $25 and Nickels $100.
