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Hello, I came across this 1943P while inspecting my change and it looked different than other War Nickels I own. I noticed the green corrosion on the observe which I've not come across yet, but the reverse has much more to offer imo. the top of the reverse seems to have copper showing to the left of the dome on the building. The letters C S? which appear green in my photo. Other noticable things are the mint mark seems to have been struck multiple times at different angles and lettering to the right of the done that should not be there (pmd?). The bottom of the reverse has what seems to be double lettering in United States of America as well as other odd things. Did I stumble across something special here, I'd love to hear your opinions!!    Edited by Rich C
03/24/2018 7:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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What you think is copper may be rust, it is a steel coin.  to be sure. |
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Moderator
 United States
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 to the CCF. We need photos to advise ... Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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New Member
 United States
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Oops, still new at this... pics added
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Sorry but I see a dirty PMD coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:
it is a steel coin. No... it's 35% silver 56% copper and 9% manganese |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Plain old damage and environmental damage.
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New Member
United States
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Much appreciated, I know not to clean coins, but I figured run it under some warm water and a gentle rub after your reply. I like the raised (letter?) on Jefferson's head I didn't see initially and the small C that appeared on the top of the reverse next to E. Even if it isn't more than a V nickel, PMDs are still neat at times. Here's after a quick warm rinse.    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Simply put: an old worn coin with heavy environmental damage, dings and scratches.And Tanman is spot on, on the composition. And to CCF. Edited by Chase007
03/24/2018 9:13 pm
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United States
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@RC, first welcome to CCF. Second, yes your War Nickel has been damaged. It is still worth saving in a 2x2. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Bedrock of the Community
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Rich! In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Posted 03/24/2018 7:46 pm
