Misplaced Mintmark??

[Bassfish11]

Take a look at these 2 1971-D nickels. The mintmarks sit low but do the sit low enough to be considered “misplaced?” Thanks!

Don

[mustbebob]

I don't see any photos yet Don. Have you uploaded them?

[Bassfish11]

Here you go.. sorry about that

[Bassfish11]

Bob those last two photos I was curious as tho whether that 1959 nickel was a black beauty? I’m thinking not because the “black” is wearing away on the high points of the coin. Just checking though because the coin does fall in the the time period in which those were created and it’s from the correct mint (Philly)
Thank you

[mustbebob]

Thanks Don. The mintmarks are considered in the acceptable area, especially since they were hand punched during this era. As far as the 'Black Beauty', I am afraid I know nothing about those at all. We can see if someone else has an opinion on that.

[Bassfish11]

Ok. That sounds good Bob. Thank you for your responses!

[kimmb1960@gmail.com]

Yeah the mm looks o. K. I've noticed they can move around Abit and would say their placement is normal.

[Jamez]

As for the black beauty. I don't think this is one of them. I think its environmental damage. The annealing process is what caused the black beauties. If I remember the planchets were left in the furnace to long. The color of these is not actually black but more of a dark gray. The color will run throughout the coin, make sure to look at edges. The coins should also have luster. Hope this helps.

[Bassfish11]

Thank you gentlemen for your responses. Jamez I have a question for you on the topic of the black beauties. I have 2 nickels ‘58 & ‘59( the one above) both Philly minted coins that appear “dark or black.” If You look on the high points of the coin above the wear seems to be lightly rubbing away the “black”. Would that happen with a true black beauty? I would think not right? I know you said the one I posted here was environmental and not improper Annealment. Hypothetically, If they were created as a result of improper annealing that discoloration would be cooked deep in to the surface of the coin right? It wouldn’t be wearing away. Or would it? So will light wear rub away the discoloration? Thanks!