1995 (P) Jefferson Nickel - RRDC-5c-1995P-01 Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack

Description

Documented by Cuds on Coins as RRDC-5c-1995P-01, this bisecting rim to rim die crack on the 1995 Philadelphia Mint Jefferson Nickel represents one of the most dramatic forms of die deterioration, where a continuous crack extends from one point on the rim completely across the die face to the opposite rim, effectively bisecting the coin's design. Bisecting die cracks indicate severe die fatigue — the die steel has fractured through its entire working surface, and continued use in this condition produces coins with a raised line that divides the design into two distinct halves. The cross-reference notes that this Jefferson Nickel also has a rim to rim die crack listed under the same RRDC-5c-1995P-01 designation, confirming the through-going nature of the crack path. The documentation date of April 2, 2017, records when this variety's cataloging was last updated. No additional cross-references from other attribution services exist. Felix Schlag designed the Jefferson Nickel, featuring Jefferson's left-facing portrait on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 75% copper and 25% nickel composition, the coin weighs 5.0 grams at 21.2 mm diameter with a plain edge. The 1995-P Jefferson Nickel saw standard production levels, and the die that developed this bisecting crack was clearly at the end of its usable life when it produced these specimens. Bisecting rim-to-rim die cracks are collected as a distinct error category because their full-face traverse creates a dramatic visual effect — the raised crack line running the entire diameter of the coin is visible without magnification and adds substantial character to the coin's appearance. The specific path of the crack across the design determines which features it intersects and contributes to each specimen's unique visual signature within this error category.

Cross References

• Cross reference: none. This Jefferson nickel also has a rim to rim die crack listed as RRDC-5c-1995P-01. 04/02/2017.

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