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Is it possible that I have a convex/concave 1991 nickel? I tried to upload pics but I have to minimize the size and I am on my phone lol
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Moderator
 United States
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It is possible, but most likely the shape would have offured after it left the mint. Would like to see that picture when you have it re-sized..
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10635 Posts |
The software on your phone can get detailed photos of your pics, then you can use the Free Image Optimizer to resize your images. A lot of people here use the phone cameras. As you can imagine, we need to see your nickel to help you out. Keep trying, don't give up!   to the CCF!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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to the CCF Could you post a photo of the reverse also. It is best to always post photos of both sides when inquiring about a coin. From what I can see from the obverse photo, it looks like damage of some sort but would like to see the reverse . |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Eager to see additional photos. In the pic, the rim appears to be a bit 'higher' than normal. Wonder if were seeing an early-stage Dryer Coin. New images will help. |
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United States
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It look's like it was placed over the round end of a ball peen hammer and then tapped to conform to its shape. (or something similar)
Need to see reverse to see if any evidences of manipulation has occurred.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10635 Posts |
Agreed, it would be helpful to see the other side of the coin. Also agree it looks like a Dryer Coin so far, but the reverse will tell the whole story |
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United States
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I'm going for not a Dryer Coin. first notice how the rim is not enlarged or thickened as you would expect from constant hammering (or spooning), instead it is angled up and in towards the center of the obverse indicating that the coin is symmetrically curved up more sphere like than flattening. Second, if it were a Dryer Coin, I would expect to see the coin all beat to heck in a random manner. Third the device on the obverse looks crushed or flattened evenly across the obverse of the coin. Still need to see the reverse... |
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New Member
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Very nice pictures, thanks. I now wonder if heat was used to create this shape by placing it in a crucible and heating it up until it sags in.  It would account for the color and slight pitting seen. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Much better pictures. Not sure how that was done but there here is no way that could have happened during the striking so it is PMD. Sure is a keeper though as a novelty coin. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Aha! Nice images. Looks like an attempt to make a piece of jewelry--very early stage where the coin is shaped; placed on a spherical surface and gently tapped and tapped (and tapped some more). The spherical base may have had a hard leather surface. Check youtube videos for making jewelry from coins. Not all jewelry is made this way, but some pieces are. An example would be making 'dished' coins for a coin bracelet--where holes are eventually drilled into the coin for links.
A curious keeper.
Edited by ijn1944
08/08/2021 3:14 pm
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to the Community! |
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Posted 08/07/2021 10:51 pm
