1964 D Nickel-Metal Buildup Inner Edge - PMD, Lamination Error?

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Philmow New Member United States 19 Posts	Posted 09/28/2017 3:15 pm I found a 1964 nickel that has a layer of metal extending inward from the outer obverse edge of the coin. It is far from pristine, so could easily be PMD, however, the way the metal creates a layer over the inner edge makes me think that maybe it is a lamination error? It also kind of looks like it could be a "dryer coin." I have seen this to a lesser degree on another nickel as well, so not thinking that it is uncommon. Just curious if anybody knows a term and/or cause of this. What do you think? Report this Post to the Staff

Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 09/28/2017 3:43 pm Very Interesting. It is PMD but the question is just what caused it Note arrows indicate a downward pressure forcing part of the rim metal to "foil" like appearance. I have a theory as to why this happens. The newer coin rolling/wrapping machines used by Fed Distributors (Brinks, etc) use some really tight wrapped paper on the ends. Wonder if a metal end-crimping part is responsible. If not that then maybe getting hung up in a coin sorter like this: Report this Post to the Staff
Philmow New Member United States 19 Posts	Posted 09/28/2017 6:53 pm Very interesting theories Crazyb0. You mentioned "newer coin rolling/wrapping machines...", and that reminded me that I should mention that this coin came out of a jar within which the last coins were dropped back in 1981 (Grandma kept things hanging around for a long time). Would 1981 figure into the time period of a newer rolling/wrapping machine? If not, that would leave your coin sorter theory. Thank you for the time and graphics put into this mystery. I think the "foiling" effect is pretty cool. Just wish it added some value too! Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 09/28/2017 8:19 pm If it hasn't been out in public for a long, long time, then I would guess it's a Dryer Coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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