1988-P Jefferson - Planchet Issue Or PMD?

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aristarchus123 Pillar of the Community United States 1695 Posts	Posted 08/13/2016 6:47 pm I thought this Jefferson 1988-P was a proof given the very thick edges, and the deep relief reminds me of earlier coins from the 60s, rather than more recent coins. Yet, it is slightly shorter than another 1988-p nickel that I use for comparison. My assumption is that it has been rolled post-mint which has caused the thicker appearance. Am I on track here? There is also some flattening on the obverse on the center devices, but it doesn't have the " Dryer Coin" or "hammered rims" appearance I have seen with other coins. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/13/2016 7:48 pm Is it round? What is the weight? The obverse looks sanded a bit on the head? Report this Post to the Staff
aristarchus123 Pillar of the Community United States 1695 Posts	Posted 08/13/2016 11:53 pm It is perfectly round. and yes, the obverse looks sanded or flattened somehow (but not the reverse). Here are some more photos, including details on the rim: I need to get a scale. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/13/2016 11:58 pm It may have been hammered, or hit with a spoon and made the rim roll up a bit. (I lean towards the hammer theory. Note how the devices on LIBERTY squashed inwards. Looks like it is PSD. It wasn't struck that way. Report this Post to the Staff
aristarchus123 Pillar of the Community United States 1695 Posts	Posted 08/14/2016 12:05 am Thanks, coop! Makes perfect sense. Report this Post to the Staff
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