Obverse Die Crack - Jefferson Nickel

[CoinFaerie]

Die crack on obverse of coin. A lot of toned areas. The mid areas of the coin is shiny and bright. The Reverse of the coin there are some other (??) unknown markings that I can't put my finger on it is exactly. Almost full steps I think... Picked it up from a coin store for $4. Sorry I'm getting use to my new camera.

[mustbebob]

Definitely a die crack on the obverse. The colors of the coin are indicative of some toning of the silver and normal circulation wear from years ago. It's in real good shape for a war nickel.

[CoinFaerie]

Definitely a die crack on the obverse. The colors of the coin are indicative of some toning of the silver and normal circulation wear from years ago. It's in real good shape for a war nickel.

Thanks she is pretty .. these pics do it no justice because she has such great silver in those light areas I’ll try to repost if I get better photos

[GrumpyEd]

The ones made during the war years like that with the giant mintmark on the reverse are 40% silver and tend to tone a lot.

Did you know it was silver?

[makecents]

The 43P is one with a couple of errors too to keep an eye out for.

https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/997/nickels/jefferson/1943-P/3-over-2/

https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/5691/nickels/jefferson/1943-P/doubled-eye/

[CoinFaerie]

The ones made during the war years like that with the giant mintmark on the reverse are 40% silver and tend to tone a lot.

Did you know it was silver?

yes sir I did know it was silver one of the second things I love most in life things that sparkle and shine

[CoinFaerie]

Yes looked into the DD eye - none found
the 3/2 - kind of tough due to toning - I’m leaning more towards might not have it

DDO -the star led me to believe there was DD and TY in liberty but

im strengthening these eyes and you all are helping me do this — which is cool

The 43P is one with a couple of errors too to keep an eye out for.

https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/997/nickels/jefferson/1943-P/3-over-2/

https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/56...P/doubled-eye/

[CoinFaerie]

Did you all by chance see my other 43-p post? It’s magnetic not as nice as this one ... in general discussions

[makecents]

Did you all by chance see my other 43-p post? It’s magnetic not as nice as this one ... in general discussions

I did but don't know how to answer. The coin is 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese. Copper has very little attraction to a magnet and silver and manganese or not at all. I don't know if the copper would be magnetic enough to do that.

[enamel7]

The ones made during the war years like that with the giant mintmark on the reverse are 40% silver and tend to tone a lot.

Did you know it was silver?

Actually, a lot of people assume it's 40%. It's actually 35%.

[VAB2013]

Very nice war nickel CoinFaerie! Cool that you have a coin shop nearby!

Did your Celestron come in? If so and that's what you used to take these photos, you are doing a great job!

[CoinFaerie]

Very nice war nickel CoinFaerie! Cool that you have a coin shop nearby!

Did your Celestron come in? If so and that's what you used to take these photos, you are doing a great job!

yes I did but lighting and maneuvering it is gonna take some time .. trying my best and looking thru the photography thread for pointers

[VAB2013]

yes I did but lighting and maneuvering it is gonna take some time .. trying my best and looking thru the photography thread for pointers

I think you are off to a great start! You have been a busy little CoinFaerie lately (love that name)! Looking forward to your next finds!

[jfines69]

I moved this thread to Off Topic Discussion... Nice war nickel... Good size crack also!!!

[stoneman227]

Nice coin !
Could you get a better pic of the area of the crack. It looks more like a lamination issue.

John