Part XI: COUNTERFEITS: Henning Nickel Author JC Stevens In the mid-1950s Francis LeRoy Henning of Erial, New Jersey minted what is now known as the “Henning” Nickel. He made counterfeit nickels dated 1939, 1944, 1946, 1947 and 1953. The 1944 nickels were quickly spotted since Henning neglected to add the large Mint Mark.     Counterfeit … Continue reading Henning Nickel