Does An Uneven Planchet Effect The Grade?

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Nickel Guy Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 01/05/2015 3:50 pm I have always been curious about this topic. It just popped in my head again because I have the opportunity to purchase this coin for a great price. Any thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 01/05/2015 4:23 pm Not sure what you mean, Could be a MAD I believe? Report this Post to the Staff
Nickel Guy Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 01/05/2015 5:08 pm @bpoc1 Many years ago, it wasn't uncommon for planches to be uneven. Another words, it was thinner on one side than the other. Then when the coin was struck, it would have good detail on one side but not on the other. Some denominations and years were known for it more than others. It just so happens that the nickel I'm interested in (1875) is known to have this problem. Do you think this effects the grade? Personally, I don't think it should because the coin came from the mint like that. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 01/05/2015 5:18 pm Thanks. Interesting find. Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 01/05/2015 5:53 pm Also a possibility that the dies were not aligned correctly, i.e., parallel to each other. Report this Post to the Staff
Nickel Guy Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 01/05/2015 6:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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