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It looks legit to me, but I might be wrong though.
Errers and Varietys.
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I'm not sure. In many ways, it looks like VLDS, but some things don't add up for me. I would expect the legend/motto to be closer to the rim and boy do those steps stand put. Some of the design elements are very weak while others (like the steps) are quite strong.
What about the weight and magnetism?
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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Oops, forgot to add that! Thanks spruett001. Weight is exactly 5.0g and it shows no signs of magnetism.
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TB, not sure either but don't like location of Mintmarks. you'd have to match known dies for that... possibly the referenced ANACS article? that MM seems too far NE. it is VLDS on reverse, but not obverse, and details look off, but that may be the texture look of a cast coin fooling ya?
It looks like a cleaned ED coin, one that was crusty and had a vinegar bath
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07/06/2018 02:55 am
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I have a feeling that this coin spent a considerable amount of time submerged in water, then cleaned with a harsh substance like vinegar like crazyb0 mentioned
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I don't really like the looks of it . All around texture does not look like a normal Jefferson from the 50's . Looks cast and what's with those strong steps on a weak building ? I'm leaning towards NOT VLDS , I'm putting my money on counterfeit .  |
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I went to PCGS CoinFacts and did a view all images of 1950-D nickels. I found a couple with the mint mark in a pretty similar location and while I couldn't find a VLDS I did find a LDS and it looks just like this one just not quite as strong. The reverse shows strong die flow across UNITED STATES while FIVE CENTS and the steps are super sharp and the building mushy to left and right of columns. From what I saw I am leaning strongly toward a real nickel and not a counterfeit. Not what I was hoping for, but still quite open to comments one way or the other. Agree that it seems like it was cleaned/dipped or had something done to it.
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An LDS that served time in a pickle jar.  |
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Were they Kosher pickles ?  |
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I agree. Real but pickled LDS specimen.
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It looks real, but damaged.
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When you look at the rim and edge you can see where the acid eat the metal away. A low mintage coin with was altered. Shame.
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That stinks! The coin was altered by being dipped in acid. So it's real Nickel, but it's been altered.
Errers and Varietys.
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Great question and fine photos!
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Thanks for all the help with this one. Of the possibilities this seems to be the worse case, as I wanted a counterfeit, would have settled for a VLDS, and got a buggered up real coin. I have given it to my son to fill that hole in his nickel book since it is at least a real one.
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Posted 07/05/2018 11:21 pm
