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New Member
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I was given a hand full of V nickels and one of them is a 1906 in alright condition, but its yellow. All the others are clearly sliver and I have looked at pictures all over the web but I can't seem to fine any with this very yellow/gold luster. I am guess it is nothing,but any explanation would be nice. That why it wont keep me up at night. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi Godspeed
The nickels are not silver . the reason why one appears yellowish could be lots of different things , not all coins live quite the same life and environment can cause lots of different appearances ,colors .
can you post a picture for us to look at ?
Welcome to the Forum .
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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It could be gold-plated. Liberty nickels from the early years, before they said cents, would be gold-plated and passed off as $5 gold pieces. The nickel you have may be a bit of a novelty piece |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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ALSO, WELCOME TO THE FORUM.Your coin is probably pure Gold and now you are rich. Only one of it's kind.  Actually you may find all kinds of odd coins today. As noted at one time people used to either Gold plate or Copper Plate those to appear as a Gold 5 Dollar coin. Then of course there are kids in almost every school with a chem class that just has to make something odd with coins. Some jewlers tend to Gold, Brass or just Copper plate miscellaneous coins for necklasses, bracelets, charms. There are polishes that leave either a Silver or Gold coloration on coins. Way to many possibilities but nothing to get excited about. Keep it and tell friends it's solid Gold.
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Pillar of the Community
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Also it might have been plated for other reasons. I saw a plated Indian cent, so why not a V nickel.. |
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you for your input and theories. Here are some shot of the coin and another sliver colored coin for comparison. Image:  IMG_0297.jpg75.81 KB Front Image: IMG_0291.jpg65.56 KB Back Image: IMG_0293.jpg72.62 KB |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yep, that one has been gold plated
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United States
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New Member
United States
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Ok...so what does that mean? Will it age better? Can I buy a new car? Or is it just one of those weird coins with some story I will never know?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A coin that has been plated is considered an alteration, which is a bad thing as far as numismatic value is concerned. This common coin in low grade circulated condition is worth a dollar or so. With the gold plating it might actually sell for a couple bucks on ebay as a novelty. I suggest you keep it if you like it. Another option would be to give it to some kid who might get a kick out of having a 102-year-old coin, regardless of its condition. |
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Valued Member
United States
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What you have is a gold plated nickel. Nothing more and no real bigger premium other than "novelty". Liberty (V) nickels were plated in 1883 to dupe people into thinking they were $5 gold pieces. Originally the design did NOT have the word CENTS on it. When the gold plating scam came to light the word CENTS was added. This is why there are two varieties of 1883 and all years after carried the word CENTS. Sorry but I don't think you're a gazillionaire for this one.  |
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United States
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Oh it was given to me by my father. I wouldn't sell it. I think its neat. It adds character to my collection. Thank you for all your inputs. If I have any other questions now I know where to ask.
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08/14/2008 01:17 am
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Valued Member
United States
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Always ask questions. Now if this was given to you by your father it's worth more than a gazillion dollars! One of my least "valuable" coins will someday be buried with me. It was given to me by my father. clembo |
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One of my least "valuable" coins will someday be buried with me. It was given to me by my father. That is a nice sentiment......I may be buried with my whole collection !.......kiddn'... ......but yeah, that goes to show that it's not always a coins numismatic value, it's the coins (or the collection) that has "sentimental" value......and that's more precious than gold !...  |
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Posted 08/13/2008 08:12 am
.....I'd like to see pics of the reverse and obverse too !..
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