The rim on this nickel is still very well defined, so I don't think this strike through was solid metal like scrap or part of a detached planchet. Looks like it was something softer and rumpled. Any ideas?
I believe this to be a true mint error. A struck through. Of what I haven;t a clue. I asked about the rotated dies because the reverse around the "IBUS" looks like it might be the Blakesly effect. I would definitely hold onto this coin! Nice find.
Interesting struck through, Joe. Feels like some sort of folded detached fragment. Waiting for others' input.
A cloth of some sort seems like the most reasonable answer. The edges are soft. When I think of struck through fragments or a detached lamination I think of ragged and sharp. Honestly I think it is anyone's guess.
we have all seen struck through cloth, wheres the texture of the cloth? maybe it was smooth like silk or microfiber clothes??
Most of the coins that are struck through cloth are not as deep as this one. A single layer would show a weave, something folded or balled up would have a different effect.
I don't know how open or accessible the striking chamber is, but maybe the press operator sneezed out his chewing gum and it landed in the 'perfect spot'