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This was a nice surprise I found in a lot of relatively common errors. Not that these are all that rare, but usually not found mixed in with lower value coins. It was unlabeled so maybe the collector just didn't know what it was. 1980-P Jefferson nickel mint error - nickel struck on a one cent planchet   Edited by tropicalbats
11/06/2026 11:30 pm
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That is simply fantastic TB! a very cool find  |
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Thanks! It got four dancers from E&V so you know it's a good one  |
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Very nice, Awesome color!
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You got it. It's a good one. Tropicalbats, do you plan on sending this in to be slabbed? Errers and Varietys.
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Love it & congrats on a nice surprise.
The color on these always look off to me for being a copper planchet.
They always seem to have that nickle shade to them instead of the red, r/b, or brown desigation.
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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I have always assumed that the nickel dies have lots of nickel residue on them and when they strike a copper planchet there is still nickel transferred giving it that color. I am debating about slabbing, but likely will do so yes. I have a fair number of quite nice error coins and probably should make a pile of them to send off. I just hate how much money the TPG takes when at the end of the day it's still the same coin. I get that it is necessary for registry stuff as the grade is all important, but for error coins it's just how nice it looks and the grade shouldn't matter much. |
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Nice find TB. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Outstanding! |
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I have always assumed that the nickel dies have lots of nickel residue on them and when they strike a copper planchet there is still nickel transferred giving it that color. Thanks. That has been my assumption as well. If you're up for it, maybe an xrf scan on yours before sending it off might confirm it. I go to my local pawn shop when I need an xrf scan. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
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I have a dealer I work with that has one. Likely I'll be swinging by again in a few weeks so will try to remember to bring the nickel along as it would be interesting to scan.
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Posted 11/06/2026 11:46 pm
