1947- Jefferson 5c Proof, Cameo, Normal, Error !?!?

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Tucans New Member Brazil 28 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 03:56 am Hi,guys. Sorry my ignorance. But this nickel is very dark. Almost black. Why? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 04:57 am to CCF. It is not a proof,or a cameo or an error. It has toned that color from being circulated over the years. It may have been coated with something in the past that partially worn away,shellac comes to mind but I don't know why anyone would do that to that particular coin. Anyway,value is five US cents.Hope you stick around and enjoy our great site. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Tucans New Member Brazil 28 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 5:04 pm Hello John. Thank you for clarifying. It was probably someone's lucky coin and did a good job, is very beautiful, looks like a veneer. Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7512 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 7:11 pm to CCF I would keep it as your own lucky charm. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15459 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 7:18 pm to the CCF. Interesting that you came across this coin in Brazil ... but that does not change the facts about the coins surfaces. It is not a Proof strike ... rather as others have suggested a circulation strike example which has seen situations where the surfaces have become darkened over time. It does indeed exhibit what we know as 'circulation cameo' with the lighter in appearance legends and devices contrasting against the darker fields. It is indeed a lovely coin ... alas worth 5 cents ... but to a collector of these priceless. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Tucans New Member Brazil 28 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 8:09 pm Thanks for the comments. Money walks a lot, which explains why this coin is in Brazil. It is part of an old collection that does not see sunlight for at least thirty years. Just curious about this coin, it seems artificial the black area, striking the brightness and contrast. It will be well guarded, even if it is worth 5c, it has a valuable look. Report this Post to the Staff
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