help on this us nickel

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by eddio, Apr 15, 2015.

  1. eddio

    eddio Well-Known Member

    this one is pretty bad
     

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    eddio, Apr 15, 2015
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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Deteriorated die
    Sometimes I've seen it called "orange peel"
     
    furryfrog02, Apr 15, 2015
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  4. eddio

    eddio Well-Known Member

    that's like a ripple effect, is that caused by grease like in the canadian coins?
     
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  5. coop

    coop Senior Member

    VLDS. The nickel in the coins do a number on the steel dies. Extreme die wear.
     
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  6. KurtS

    KurtS Die variety collector

    Wow--that's a seriously worn die, especially the reverse!
     
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