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New Member
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Have the same thing with mine as is MS-64 or better wonder if it's a mint error since so many people are finding them  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This oldtimer's seen a few of these nickels over the years. While I've no clue as to the maker's intent, they sure are eye-catching odd-balls.  While I don't recall ever having one of these, I did have a side-show collection of coin objects and oddities. The subject coin would've fit comfortably therein. BTW  to the CCF! Edited by ExoGuy
04/25/2026 09:14 am
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My big question do I send it off to PCGS to get graded as a possible mint error as I know that will cost a bit more but wonder if it would be worth it as it's in very good to about unc condition
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Pillar of the Community
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Is your Jefferson nickel displaying the same BB on both sides, or individual BBs?  |
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Mine goes straight through to buffalo
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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to the CCF, Chinzel006. This is most definitely NOT a mint error. Most likely these holes were caused by a drill. Also, your coin seems to be in the F-VF range, not MS-64. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
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 It is PMDNo way for that to happen when the coin was struck. Looks someone has drilled a hole in the coin and inserted a BB or small ball bearing. |
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I agree as well. Not an error.
Errers and Varietys.
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United States
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to CCF @Chinzel006 Interesting that you found one of these defaced (de-eyed?) nickels too. |
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As being in construction I can't see any way a drill would do that without punching through or leaving a trace thy was drilled just seems fishy that there are alot floating around
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Bedrock of the Community
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As being in construction I can't see any way a drill would do that without punching through or leaving a trace A Machinist will differ. If you notice a larger hole was drilled through the coin and then the BB was "cemented" into the hole.............a simple procedure.........   Edited by Marv65
04/26/2026 02:09 am
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Nail set? "Center Punch" - but if you shorten your drill bit in the chuck and lower the drill speed it won't wander. |
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