Is this a rotated die nickel?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Sullysullinburg, May 26, 2015.

  1. Sullysullinburg

    Sullysullinburg Well-Known Member

    I bought this mint set for $5 not even looking for it but I was going through my cherrypickers guide and it listed it and I checked and I think I found it! Can anyone confirm?
     

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  3. omahaorange

    omahaorange Active Member

    I'm thinking no, looks fine to me. The sides should be at 180 degrees from each other. The coin is a turned a little in the cellophane, and from you pictures, the dime is below the nickel in the obverse shot, and above the nickel in the reverse shot.
     
  4. Sullysullinburg

    Sullysullinburg Well-Known Member

    I flipped it over so you could kinda see a contrast between the two sides. I'm waiting for a second opinion.
     
  5. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    If I am looking at this right, no. "Rotated reverses" (rotated dies) are really quite simple with the coin in hand; flip it like a book, the rev should be upside down. Flip it bottom to top, and it should be upright. Even easier, simply compare to a (US) coin taken from your pocket, but if still having trouble, post a photo taken in a mirror that shows both sides in the SAME image.
     
  6. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I don't see it but you also photographed the nickel tilted to start. If you had straightened the nickel out, you'd probably notice it's normal.
     
  7. Sullysullinburg

    Sullysullinburg Well-Known Member

    I looked at it in a mirror and you guys are right it's not. I think I just thought I saw something and kinda went with it.
     
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  8. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    Very good, Sully... instead of simply accepting answers provided, you did a little homework and hopefully learned something. 'Tis more than some would have done.
     
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