2014-D Ghost Of Jefferson - A Badly Damaged Nickel

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Dearborn Moderator United States 106676 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 3:23 pm OK folks, what is the cause here? I thought initially a Dryer Coin - the thin rims and the edge is all damages as well Could be heat or more likely intense fire damage. Maybe a dug coin? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 78970 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 3:49 pm Looks like heat damage to me. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19562 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 3:55 pm Exposure to intense heat, me thinks. Report this Post to the Staff
snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1826 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 3:58 pm I like it Weird enough to look cool Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 195559 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 4:05 pm Heat damage seems most likely. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 27481 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 4:16 pm Did you have that one in your pocket the day you were doing plumbing? Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Edited by HondoB 08/04/2026 5:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 195559 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 4:45 pm Quote: Did you have that one in your pocket the day you were doing plumbing? Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 106676 Posts	Posted 08/04/2026 5:36 pm that is a possibility Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
JennyCents Valued Member United States 153 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 12:05 am Weight it - acid coin would be lighter and a heat or Dryer Coin would not lose mass so it would be the same. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHI Pillar of the Community United States 2806 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 12:49 am Thin rims leans me towards a corrosive as the cause. "Pride is yoked with callous behavior, as humility is with compassion." St. Gregory Palamas Top Finds - 1969-S 1c FS-101 http://goccf.com/t/477681 1976 D WQ FS-101 http://goccf.com/t/382777 - 1968 D 1c FS-801 http://goccf.com/t/422254 Cool clashed dies - 1972 D 1c http://goccf.com/t/429855&SearchTerms=CCL Struck-In Rim Burr - 1969 S 1c http://goccf.com/t/425587&SearchTerms=burr Floating (Type II) Counterclash - 1978 D 1c http://goccf.com/t/434991&SearchTerms=1978 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15899 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 05:46 am Heat seems likely to me. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5883 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 06:54 am With the thin rims and pourous, pitted surfaces I'm on the "coorosive environment" train. The darkness seems like that could be from being dug. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 27481 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 08:42 am What is the weight? Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 106676 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 09:47 am Ok here are the vital stats: Weight is 4.69 g Diameter is 21.2mm Thickness is 1.9mm Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7587 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 10:32 am I agree with E&V on heat damage. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 195559 Posts	Posted 08/05/2026 10:50 am Quote: Weight is 4.69 g That is under weight. Jefferson nickel tolerance is 4.806 grams to 5.194 grams. So, Acid? Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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