1951 D Jefferson Nickel With Yellow Streaks, Alloy Or Toning

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CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 587 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 3:35 pm So I found this '51 D nickel on my paw in laws dashboard earlier. At first I thought it was just dirty, or had something on it, but the yellow streaks are on both sides? Almost looks "woody" ish, but upon closer look, is whatever is happening with the coloring also affecting some of the lettering? Almost looks like it affected some of the letters close to the rim, so now I'm thinking maybe damage? Just wanted to see what everyone else thinks Report this Post to the Staff

CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 587 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 3:36 pm Having issues keeping reverse under 300 for some reason, gonna keep working on it Report this Post to the Staff
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 587 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 3:40 pm Report this Post to the Staff
MakesNoCentsToMe Valued Member United States 299 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 5:15 pm Yikes CCB, I just posted the same thing right before I saw your coin. I posted a 47 but they both look alike. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 5:57 pm Agree this looks like an improper alloy mix, Report this Post to the Staff
nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 6:27 pm needs an acetone bath to see if the color comes off, in which case it would merely be staining Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95456 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 7:29 pm nice "woodie-ish" nickel. I agree with an alloy issue on this one. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8743 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 8:09 pm Nice find, I like it! -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 8:17 pm I'm pretty sure that's not toning . I'll also go with improper alloy mix . Report this Post to the Staff
CCB420 Pillar of the Community United States 587 Posts	Posted 04/30/2022 11:18 pm Does it look like the letters are affected more in that area to anyone else? Is that common? Or is it just showing the DDD in different lights, making it look worse in the brighter areas? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/01/2022 12:39 pm Sometimes it just fingerprints on a coin. But this looks like straight lines areas that was on the stock metal. Also the coin looks like it's been around the block several times. But the weight is probably close to normal. Report this Post to the Staff
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