Is my 1955 nickel a D over S? Please help.

[24k dreams]

I'm sorry for the poor quality pictures. I couldn't zoom close enough or get the fight light.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

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[moff347]

Nobody is going to be able to give u a definite answers off those pics. Can u try to take a pic through a loupe or magnify glass. This usually fixes the blur and lighting problems. See my pic below as example.

 

[24k dreams]

Nobody is going to be able to give u a definite answers off those pics. Can u try to take a pic through a loupe or magnify glass. This usually fixes the blur and lighting problems. See my pic below as example. <img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=886459"/>

The worst part is I did that but my camera and magnifying glass suck. The D looks like it's filled in.

 

[enamel7]

The D probably just has a chip in it. No way to tell without a close up.

 

[24k dreams]

I was able to bring my coin to work and use a microscope and a loop. Looks like a chipped die. Thoughts? Value?

 

[cudamark]

I think it's just a filled die.

 

[24k dreams]

So is that technically an error coin?

 

[enamel7]

Yes but no real value

 

[50cent]

P Post
M Mint
D Damage

 

[enamel7]

A die chip wouldn't be pmd. It is damage to the die.

 

[jeff of pa]

Clogged dies are too common.


No collector value except maybe to a First Timer

 

[moff347]

The filled mintmark is a simple result of a filled die where material clogged up the center of the D. Is it an error? Yes. Is it worth money? NO. Now that u have found one u will quickly realize how common they are as u go through more coins. If u like it keep it. If u are only interested in value, toss it back.

 

[24k dreams]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate all the help. I'm still very new to non silver coins found while CRH. I will sell a few of my non silver finds to buy more silver. I don't want to come off as someone who doesn't appreciate the hobby.