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Is it an error? or some kind of PMD? or is it caused by some other issue? unlikely that it is just simple toning? Personally, I do not believe it is caused by chemicals and I also do not think, having the coin in hand, that it was buried. But, who knows? weight is 4.57 grams   
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United States
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Possibly in a fire or similar? 
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Canada
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It didn't look like that when it was struck so it has to be damage of some sort.
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United States
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Environmental damage of some sort. Maybe it was in a fire or buried for a time in the ground. John1 
( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion ) Searched 5+ Million Cents Since 1971
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Canada
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XRF it, maybe steel blank?
Edited by Zonad 03/08/2021 4:00 pm
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Canada
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good suggestions, thanks guys. THE closest XRF machine is about 100KM away. so it will have to wait.
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Canada
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Sewer line find . The city boys used to bring all kinds of junk like this to our Shop when they tore up Victoria.
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Canada
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Cast copy- not nickel ? Magnetic ? Weight ? What does the edge look like ?
Edited by TerryT 03/08/2021 6:44 pm
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Definitely looks like environmental damage to me.
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Quote: Cast copy- not nickel ? Magnetic ? Weight ? What does the edge look like ? weight = 4.75 grams cast copy? NO absolutely no indication anywhere. Magnetic? Yes edge: is clean smooth =used PacificI never had the opportunity to see your shop in victoria. Where was it? I normally patronized Ron Fr., Clay, Mike and the Russian,, but there were no deals from him. plus a couple of private guys. got some top stuff from Ron. he was more into stamps. do you think there will be a show this year?
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Sorry, I missed seeing the weight in your original post. Items that are cast can have many tiny dots such as your coin. Cast spelter would have a similar appearance and could turn black. However, being magnetic and the correct weight confirm it's real and nickel. That leaves environmental damage - sewer coin or sat in road salt and mud a long time. It's only worth 5 cents so scratch the edge and it should be shiny. Case closed.
Edited by TerryT 03/09/2021 6:03 pm
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Shop was first on Fort til 91 then on View to 97. They are trying to get a Fall show together , but with all the Cov 19 madness who knows .
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Pacific that was all before my island time.
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Pacific that was all before my island time. Terry its not for value.. I just have it for some time and had no idea why it was nearly black
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