1919 Buffalo Nickel . Wrong Planchette

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New2this13 New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 06/25/2026 10:51 pm Hello there, I was wondering if you could please tell me if this nickles was spray painted? Or could this nickles have been struck on a different planchette?. I'm new to the hobby. Any information from pros as yourselves. Would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74936 Posts	Posted 06/25/2026 10:54 pm Just a heavily worn and damaged Buffalo nickel. The date area easily wore down with circulation wear. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7636 Posts	Posted 06/26/2026 12:12 am Your coin has been acid treated to restore the date. The acid gives the treated surfaces a pitted or frosted look. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19229 Posts	Posted 06/26/2026 08:05 am And, it appears some subtle toning has taken place--not uncommon. Metals can tone when exposed to various environmental agents. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 06/26/2026 09:27 am I agree, the nickel has toned and someone acid treated date area. 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
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6564 Posts	Posted 06/26/2026 09:58 am Looks like a correct and completely normal planchet. As noted by others above, the coin has wear, toning, and an acid restored date (probabky Nic-a-date). Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97925 Posts	Posted 06/26/2026 3:22 pm I agree, this is simply a very worn nickel that has been acid treated. 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
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