FREE: Jefferson Nickel Errors / Mistrikes (3)

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Jefferson Nickel Errors / Mistrikes (3)

Mint errors are caused by deterioration in the die after many coins are struck or by a malfunction in the machinery. Many of these ‘oddities’ are quite common. You can research Jefferson Nickel errors on the internet or check eBay where there are many ‘mint error’ coins for sale. If you are a Jefferson Nickel collector you should have a few varieties represented in your collection as they are a common anomaly.

Here are 4 common Jefferson Nickel ‘errors’
1) The ‘filled in number’ error – the 4 in the date
2) The ‘cracked die’ error – reverse
3) The ‘cracked die’ error – obverse

Filled in Letters and Numbers are one of the more common oddities caused by die cracking.

Die cracks on coins are caused by a shallow crack in the die. The crack creates a thin recess in the dies surface and during the strike the planchet metal fills in the recess. A die crack can become a variety if a certain amount of coins are found with the exact same die crack.

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