How To Determine Blank Planchet Error For Classic Nickels

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Hflirn Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 01/10/2015 01:06 am Found this amongst some Shield nickels and was wondering how to determine if it is or isn't a blank planchet. Not familiar with the planchets used for nickels during this time period.The thinner piece is of the coin in question. Report this Post to the Staff

Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 01/10/2015 05:12 am The nickel five cent piece has had the same composition since 1866 (except for the 42 - 45 War Nickels) so you really can't tell a V, buffalo, or Jefferson nickel planchet apart. You might be able to identify a Shield nickel planchet though because they sould be slightly thicker and about .5 mm smaller in diameter. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 01/10/2015 10:00 am It presents the correct appearance for a blank planchet, certainly. Report this Post to the Staff
Hflirn Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 01/10/2015 11:04 am Interesting about the composition. OK thanks Conder I'll see what I can find out. Report this Post to the Staff
RtwoDtoo New Member United States 38 Posts	Posted 01/10/2015 11:21 am What a great find! Report this Post to the Staff
Vancouver IslandCoinKid Forum Kid Canada 1074 Posts	Posted 01/18/2015 2:08 pm nice find indeed! Report this Post to the Staff
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