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1896 V Nickel, But?

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Im not anywhere near a genius at coins. I'm sure this is actually a really stupid question. However I purchased this coin in a lot of them, and while looking it up, none of the results I found were this copper color. Its almost as if its a penny. Does anyone have an explanation for it?

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to the CCF ... pleased that you found us and are sharing here.

You coin is likely a corroded coin dug up as a ground find ... the soil reacts with the Cu/Ni alloy and often leaves behind the color and surface pitting that you coin exhibits.

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Thanks! My curiosity was killing me haha!
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I'm sure this is actually a really stupid question


No question is stupid Lukest. Asking questions is how we learn and grow as collectors.

-MV
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Quote:
I'm sure this is actually a really stupid question.


Not at all! It's GREAT to be curious when you're new to the hobby.

Also, to our amazing forum. You have just unleashed a treasure chest of coin knowledge to be used.

But yes, it is corroded.
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to the Forum!! I'm a big fan of the V nickels!!
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Thank y'all!!
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Yep, it's a dug up find.

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