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New Member
United States
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So in my new obsession with collecting coins I stumble upon this is this an error or is it possible that this is a man made hoax? The coin is in pretty bad shape and my camera isn't the best but any input is greatly appreciated. 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
509 Posts |
I can't help with identifying that but just thought I'd say  to CCF
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
What's the obv. side look like? Looks like a dime was placed on the 5c, then whacked, hammered etc.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4407 Posts |
 Someone placed a dime on a nickel and hit it with a hammer or pressed them together with a vice. Not made at the mint, it's just damage.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
24885 Posts |
 To the Forum.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
75268 Posts |
It's a Vise-job. Some took a Dime, placed it on a Nickel, and then whacked it hard with a hammer, causing the details to be transferred over on the Nickel. It's Post Strike Damage (it happened after it left the U.S. Mint).
Errers and Varietys.
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Moderator
 United States
190135 Posts |
 to the Community!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7520 Posts |
Quote: Looks like a dime was placed on the 5c, then whacked, hammered Spot on. That's exactly what has happened to this Nickel, very obvious even through this blurry image.
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New Member
 United States
4 Posts |
Thank you all for welcoming me it's great to be here. I expected as much I couldn't possibly be this lucky to find such a good coin so early.
There's lots to learn and I'm glad I could depend on so much good advice, I have been peeking at this forum for info here and there finally decided to join instead of just glancing in.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5193 Posts |
 , you'll learn a lot here
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New Member
 United States
4 Posts |
fioti, heres the obverse side. 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
75268 Posts |
It's a damaged coin as mentioned. It's worth face value.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, it's not a mint error. PMD.  to the CCF!
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