1924(P) nickels are often seen weakly struck, the hair above the bison’s forehead and foreleg being incomplete. Since such weakness is common to all examples seen, it may reflect an incomplete hubbing of the master die. It’s hard to imagine such a careless mistake being made for the important master die, but then quality seemed to be a low priority at the U. S. Mint during the 1920s. A slight softness in the first two digits of the date is a precursor of worse things to come in 1925.
1924(P) nickels typically have just average to good luster. Coins with strong eye appeal are very rare.
Varieties: Some are lacking the designer’s initial F, the result of over-polishing the die. This was usually done in response to a die clash that left inverted impressions of each opposing die. An obverse retained cud is known running along the top of the Indian’s head. It’s possible that this variety may yet be found with the break complete, as well.
Mintage:
| Philadelphia | Denver | San Francisco |
| 21,620,000 | 5,258,000 | 1,437,000 |
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