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Agrippa Pillar of the Community United States 663 Posts	Posted 03/06/2014 12:40 pm I'm new to collecting coins. I came across this nickel the other day and it looked a little off to me. I have heard about error coins, but have found one or even seen one (at least not in person). It looks like this coin wasn't struck straight. If you look at the motto on the left it looks like the letters are slightly cut off and rail/rim at the top, above Jefferson's head, looks like it's doubled. Is this an error coin of some sort or have I just been looking at too many coins and am losing my mind?!?! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

solotime Pillar of the Community United States 2311 Posts	Posted 03/06/2014 12:43 pm This is pretty common to find and might add a few cents. If the strike was like 10% off or higher they can be worth 5 or more dollars. to ccf!! Edited by solotime 03/06/2014 12:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/06/2014 12:52 pm It is a MAD coin. So close to being a premium, but not there. Here is what a premium coin would look like. Report this Post to the Staff
MOJO New Member Canada 33 Posts	Posted 03/06/2014 2:42 pm It's broad struck (error). You can find numerous like coins on ebay. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 03/06/2014 3:15 pm Mojo, Coop is correct it is a MAD. A broad struck is Quote: Broadstrike Coin struck without a collar, thus when the coin is struck the metal is allowed to expand and increase in diameter. May be centered or uncentered, but must not have any missing lettering or design detail. Report this Post to the Staff
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