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jadenusa Valued Member United States 187 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 12:33 pm Is this another former encapsulated coin? Never seen an example like it. The rim seems to be doubled, extra thick and raised. Report this Post to the Staff

Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6498 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 1:34 pm Look like a well worn nickel to me Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 1:50 pm Extra heavy rims that are into the inscriptions are often due to spooning or other mechanical damage such as being Dryer Coins. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 2:10 pm Exactly. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 2:49 pm Might be a former Encased Coin. Weight might help. Not an error or variety IMHO. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
jadenusa Valued Member United States 187 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 2:50 pm Very educational per usual, thanks fellas. Learn something new every day. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 4:07 pm Quote: Might be a former Encased Coin. The first 2 pictures very well look like it - but then the last 3 close ups don't. Report this Post to the Staff
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