What Could've Caused The Crack On This 1931 S Buffalo Nickel?

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sickpuppy78501 Pillar of the Community United States 599 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 11:20 am This nickel has a crack in the 5 o'clock position on the obverse. Is it environmental damage or something else? Also, does it look cleaned? Here's a shot of the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff

Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5675 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 11:21 am Small planchet lamination. The reverse looks possibly cleaned in the past. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7624 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 11:44 am Laminations in the metal like this are usually caused by improper annealing or impurities in the alloy. Report this Post to the Staff
sickpuppy78501 Pillar of the Community United States 599 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 12:17 pm Could it be counterfeit? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74592 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 12:40 pm It's a small Lamination. https://www.error-ref.com/lamination-cracks/ Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2860 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 12:51 pm @sick.... I'm not an expert on the Buffalo series but it looks legit to me. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7624 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 4:35 pm Coin looks genuine to me Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19189 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 4:39 pm I'm thinking legit lamination issue. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189120 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 4:39 pm Looks like a nice example! 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 96989 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 7:36 pm nice lamination, common on buff and jeff nickels. 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 8:03 pm Agree, very common. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2282 Posts	Posted 09/05/2023 10:05 pm Lamination, common You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4417 Posts	Posted 09/09/2023 09:04 am IMHO, the slight lamination gives this attractive FH Buff an air of character that distinguishes it. It adds a talking point to this otherwise pleasing coin. All it needs is an appropriate name, like the "Apple Crack" variety .... Edited by ExoGuy 09/09/2023 09:05 am Report this Post to the Staff
mike31093 Valued Member United States 354 Posts	Posted 09/09/2023 10:25 am Quote: Could it be counterfeit? Just how much profit could be had by making a fake nickel? Seriously. Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5780 Posts	Posted 09/09/2023 2:38 pm Quote: Just how much profit could be had by making a fake nickel? Seriously. Henning nickels come to mind, so it's all about the volume produced. That being said, this buffalo does look authentic. 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
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5246 Posts	Posted 09/09/2023 8:06 pm Henning lost money in his counterfeiting-or so he said. Report this Post to the Staff
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