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Hello everyone. This is my first post, since joining. I inherited my Dad's coin collection which is a variety of older US coins, that include 14 Morgan dollars, which I'll post later. Wanted to start with this nickel I've had for a few years, which I believe one of my sons gave it to me, don't really remember but not sure what happen to it. Looks, and sorry not sure of correct terms, but seems too much metal was punched as you cannot see the words, and I think that's a die crack. I really would appreciate some expert input on this coin. Thank you and it's great to be here.   *** Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Bedrock of the Community
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 to CCF Someone will be along to help you with what caused that to your nickel. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for posting. I'm waiting for the experts to weigh in.  |
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Rest in Peace
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I believe you have a ' Dryer Coin'. More information can be found here: http://goccf.com/t/143863It's just a damaged coin -- still, I wouldn't mind finding one of my own someday.  |
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 to the CCF! |
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@Janiern5555, first welcome to CCF. Second, while it looks a little different from some of the other Dryer Coins that we see, I'd say that is most lekely what you have here as well. Regardless of the cause of damage, there is no numismatic value beyond face value. On the other hand, the price was right and there may be some sentimental value considering the source of this nickel so saving it could be a good choice too. "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."
-----King Adz
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New Member
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Thank you all for the input, and link. Mystery solved I believr. It may only be worth face value, its Very interesting none the less.
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I moved your post to the appropriate section for the proper attention.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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to CCF.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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My first thought was Dryer Coin, as well. However, I'm still interested in that line that appears to be a lamination flaw over TJ's head. Maybe caused by the tumbling?  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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05/10/2018 12:27 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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This is not from a home dryer, but from a larger dryer in a laundry mat. It has a lot longer fall in them.
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to the Community! |
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Posted 05/09/2018 6:10 pm
