1992-D Frosty/White Nickel Plating. Copper Shows On Worn Part

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Dr86 Valued Member United States 76 Posts	Posted 10/24/2015 1:06 pm I have a 1992 D nickel that has a frosty plating on it, it seems anti scratch resistant. In the front you can see where its coming off and I believe copper is beginning to show. Any ideas whats going on here? It is 4.91g Report this Post to the Staff

cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 10/24/2015 2:08 pm The US Jefferson nickel is not plated. I think what you are seeing is environmental damage/discoloration. Report this Post to the Staff
Dr86 Valued Member United States 76 Posts	Posted 10/24/2015 2:30 pm I know but this coin looks like it was replated just like 1943 steel cent. The color in comparison is much whiter. I'm curious what kind of environment would do this? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/24/2015 3:25 pm Not only discoloration, there was a finger print that probably started the avalanche on the obverse. The salts from the hands leave a residue that later eats into the finish. It is getting worse with age. Nothing will remove it without ruining the coin for collectability. Then you have a coin that has lost the natural surface and drops the value of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 10/24/2015 3:32 pm If you look closely, you can still see some remnants of a fingerprint: Report this Post to the Staff
Dr86 Valued Member United States 76 Posts	Posted 10/24/2015 3:34 pm i can try scratching the back and see if anything will come off or what not. since I'm guessing this isn't anything important might as well do some more experimental digging. Report this Post to the Staff
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