Is this a die crack. Its on a 1870 shield nickle

[plymouthian12]

Thanks for looking

 

[plymouthian12]

Better pic

 

[l.cutler]

Yes, it is a die crack.

 

[plymouthian12]

Thanks

 

[l.cutler]

In the early days of nickel usage in coins, the mint had trouble with the harder metal. Die cracks were common, some issues are harder to find without die cracks than with them.

 

[plymouthian12]

In the early days of nickel usage in coins, the mint had trouble with the harder metal. Die cracks were common, some issues are harder to find without die cracks than with them.

How common on this date. Do you have any idea

 

[l.cutler]

I think it was pretty common throughout the shield nickel series, but more so in the earlier years.