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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;wiggam007, post: 1881585, member: 18436&quot;]Remembering what I have read, there were 6 obverse and 6 reverse dies used.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I have heard of people finding them every now and then, so certainly you can keep an eye out.&nbsp; In addition to the 1944 date, the following dates are known to have Henning nickels: 1939, 1946, 1947, and 1953.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some characteristics to keep an eye out for when looking at these other dates: </p><p>1) As others have mentioned the first place to go is to look for the gouge in the R.&nbsp; However, as the 1944 demonstrates, not all Henning nickels have this identifier (although some of the 1944 dated run does have it and some don&#039;t from what I have heard.)</p><p>2) Henning used overweight planchets, generally around 5.2-5.4 grams.&nbsp; But because he used a wide variety of planchets and because of circulation, this might not be a reliable factor.</p><p>3) Henning used circulated nickels when he made his dies so the coins he produced already look circulated and are of a generally poor strike quality.&nbsp; They usually (although not always) will not have full rims.&nbsp; In addition the surface can look porous.&nbsp; Another good indicator is some raised dots on the coin, in particular around the words.&nbsp; Inside the M of UNUM or above TRUST are some of the places I have seen them although these might not be there are examples that are worn down.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Don&#039;t take this as gospel, it is just what I have read over time, but hopefully it will help you if you decide to roll search for one.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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