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southsav Pillar of the Community 2224 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 4:44 pm You know I did a serious double take when I flipped the obverse of this coin over and found a Jefferson head on the other side. It was kinda of like one of these This is the first one I've seen up close and from circulation. Looks like a authentic 1988 P, hollowed out and a 1984 P trimmed down and inserted into the hollowed out 88. Or, I guess that is what they did. Weight is within norm, 5.06 g, both heads are positioned the same. The photos are a not as focused as I'd like, but you can see both obverses. I can see a very small hairline gap along certain parts of the interior rim on the 84 side. I guess this is not a true 'variety' as we know it, nor is it an error. I think they are known as magic coins. Enjoy I used a mirror to try to photo both sides together. Report this Post to the Staff

CaptainFwiffo Pillar of the Community United States 4132 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 5:00 pm I've found two or three so far. They do cause quite the double-take when you see them. Edited by CaptainFwiffo 05/29/2012 5:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 5:04 pm Trick coin, I bought an 1982 P for the novelty. Heads I win, Tails you lose thing. Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2224 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 5:15 pm I'm going to take into work tomorrow and have some fun Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 5:46 pm That's the first double-headed nickel I've seen. I found a double-headed quarter once -- I was such a newb -- I was all excited until I noticed that each side had different mint mark. LOL What I don't understand is why somebody would go to all the fuss of making one of these and then put it back into circulation. Have fun with it. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189222 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 5:48 pm Nice find! 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
Jayman931 Pillar of the Community United States 2651 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 5:54 pm Still a cool find. Even though its a magician coin I think some people collect them and you might be able to get a buck or two or it...but it seems to be in rough shape. Report this Post to the Staff
Mudd1761 Valued Member United States 126 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 6:32 pm didnt even know they existed. Seems like a lot of effort for a novelty Report this Post to the Staff
Double Mint Pillar of the Community United States 810 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 6:41 pm A friend of mine has one of them also a Mercury dime with a rosie. Not a mule just both heads. Someone offered him 600 dollars for it I told him take the offer but he declined wanting more for it. Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2224 Posts	Posted 05/29/2012 7:18 pm Quote: Someone offered him 600 dollars for it Make me a offer, for 600 bucks, I'd throw in my woodie collection. Report this Post to the Staff
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