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New Member
United States
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Hey guys my names Amina, I've just recently took up coin collecting and I've stumbled across a very odd looking nickel I would greatly appreciate any help with it. I'm not sure if it's an error coin or just beat up coin. Thanks#128515;  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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 To the CCF Not an error, it has been ground down so it would be classed as PMD (Post Minting Damage) In the future, please include a photo of both sides of the coin. Sometimes this can be important. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 to the CCF! |
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New Member
 United States
37 Posts |
Great thank you so much I appreciate the response so does the nickel here fall into the same category as the other   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree--post strike damage on the '70 S nickel. The '61 also suffers from post strike damage.
Edited by ijn1944
08/18/2021 5:25 pm
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New Member
United States
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Great thanks so much for the help guys#128515;
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Hi Amina , To CCF , So you just started coin collecting , great but the 1970-S is not the kind of coin to start a collection . That Nickel was intentionally damaged by someone . By all means keep posting and ask questions about anything related to coins .  |
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 United States
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to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I too agree, both nickels are post mint damage ( PMD).  to the CCF!  |
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Moderator
United States
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to the wonderful world of coin collecting.. Stay nearby and you can learn a ton of neat stuff here |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If the metal was removed, the weight will be less than 5 grams. Anything less than 5 grams will be how much was removed. But I agree with the PSD. The reduced weight would confirm it was removed. also the missing rims. Grease will still form on a grease struck error.  Note the full rims? Edited by coop
08/18/2021 6:41 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It might surprise some to know that there are a few (bored?) collectors who try to assemble "low-ball" sets—the lowest possible grade of a coin (not intentionally damaged, just worn). Ironically, the 1970-S Jefferson nickel might be a low-ball candidate. Edited by halfamind
08/18/2021 7:44 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No this coin was intentionally damaged. Natural wear would wear the coin the same all over the coin.
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Posted 08/18/2021 12:33 pm
