Is this considered a mint error

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Is this considered a mint error

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Looks like an off center punch to me. The coin is the exact same diameter as a normal nickel and the back looks normal.
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#2 Unread post by silviosi »

Normally to qualify for off center the coin must be 5% and more. This one is not.
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This coin is not struck off-center.
Minor mis-aligned hammer die, still within mint tolorances.
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#4 Unread post by Earle42 »

Yup...a MAD (misaligned die). Check ebay sold for these and see how far off they have to be to bring a premium. Yours is worth 5¢, but a fun find!
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Cool thanks.
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