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New Member
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Hey everyone, I am new to the forum, and still getting all set up, so I apologize if I am lacking information at the moment! Needles to say, I have this 1997D Jefferson nickel that I absolutely cannot identify. The mint luster is fully present (may not be noticeable in the pictures), but it's there, and most of the letters/words on the obv. and rev. are cut-off. I do not believe this is a result of wear or aging, because the coin looks pretty fresh to be honest. On the rev., "five cents" is quite faded (yet in an odd manner), while much of everything else is sharp. It is strange, it is as if the coin was not struck hard enough in some areas, but was in others. Any ideas? I could really use everyone's expertise on this -- it's driving me bonkers, mad, nuts and up the wall all simultaneously! Relief would be much appreciated at the moment, thanks! :)   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Is that a high rim that I see? Could be a " Dryer Coin" - one that spent some serious time getting beat up in a commercial dryer. |
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New Member
 United States
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Even so, how would that explain the cut off words and differences in strike levels? As for a raised edge, it does not have one. On the rev,, the lower phrase almost sinks upwards onto the rim. Oh, and by the way, the coin is maybe a 1/2 mm smaller than average Jefferson nickels (if that makes any difference). Thanks so much for your response! |
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 to the CCF SilverSiah ... pleased to have you with us. Indeed ... as correctly stated above by pls this is a ' Dryer Coin' ... Your coin was captured in the fins of an industrial dryer and spent a good bit of time whirling around in that state. The 'luster' you might see is in fact burnishing ... Dryer Coins are often bright. Compare the luster to the next MS 2012 Jefferson you pull from change ... you will see an obvious difference. These are always fun to find ... but not an error. Value to most numismatists is 5 cents. Collectible perhaps to someone who is chasing a dryer-coin set ... and fun enough indeed to set aside and keep. David BTW ... I will suggest that the forum Mod dudes move this to a more appropriate forum so you can gain more responses. Edited by nickelsearcher
09/01/2012 9:44 pm
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New Member
United States
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I sincerely appreciate the responses! I do also understand what you mean in terms of luster and the comparison with a 2012. Nonetheless, my mind feels more at ease!
Sorry about posting this in the wrong category, I didn't see one that looked more appropriate. I'm still new!
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New Member
United States
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I'm still not sure why the letters/words are cut off, though. They seem to have never spent any time "fully" on the coin, even before a dryer disaster took place. I suppose higher quality pictures would help. Any ideas?
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to the CCF SilverSiah  swcoin.ecrater.com
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New Member
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Thanks, vermontensium! I'm now an officially welcomed member!!   |
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Rest in Peace
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I am no expert, but I would guess that if the coin spent some time in a dryer it the rim would begin to roll inward a bit. Looking at your coin, I think I see a bit of roundness to the rim as though it were curling inward. To be certain, look at another coin of that year and see if the rim appears more upright. If the edges of the rim have rolled inward, the letters would be covered. But I can't be certain about that... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a rather radical Maytagger. And yes, nickelsearcher is right when he mentions "chasing a Dryer Coin set". I've accumulated 44 diff. dates & mm, from '48-'06, just as a fun diversion. They dont take to folders much, all 2x2. |
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Posted 09/01/2012 9:33 pm
