1961 Proof Jefferson Nickel - Interesting E in LIBERTY

[BigDowgie]

Over the years of collecting Jefferson Nickels, I have run into several examples of this die variety. Is this a weakly hubbed master die or due to over polishing? I have examples where that cross-bar is almost gone, but not quite. I have one example that is in a mint sealed set. Thoughts?

[jmangham]

That's neat.

[Darth Silver Sith]

Definitely cool! Can’t say I have seen missing appendages that are so clean!

[jcuve]

My first impression is that it is a clogged die (a minor struck through grease error). I would need to see several examples to consider it being a broken hub.

[BigDowgie]

I have several examples where the cross-bar is missing and where it is there ever so slightly. I would love to share for your viewing.

Thanks

[jcuve]

You can post more images here...

[mustbebob]

I have seen this on a couple of occasions. The fact that a little bit of the bar can be seen on some examples lends credence to the filled die theory. I agree that this is still very cool though.