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Tipton444 New Member United States 24 Posts	Posted 06/10/2022 1:25 pm Hello all, Let me start by saying I am a fairly novice coin collector, and would love to learn more about this Buffalo nickel. It's an error coin, and at risk of sounding like an idiot, what would you call this error exactly? Is it a common error? Rare? I actually almost missed it as it was in a lot with a bunch of jewelry, and also an early Hobo nickel, from an estate collection. The condition doesn't seem the greatest but I can't seem to find another like it. Any information anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Eric * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21600 Posts	Posted 06/10/2022 1:35 pm First of all it is not an error, it is damage. It was in a bezel and gold plated for some sort of jewellery Edited by JimmyD 06/10/2022 1:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff
levelsofmadnes Pillar of the Community United States 3003 Posts	Posted 06/10/2022 1:55 pm made from two coins? magician coin? looks like the inside obverse had spun almost 180 degrees... LIBERTY on the inside is not aligning with liberty on the rim. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/10/2022 2:01 pm Jimmy D. calls it. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 06/10/2022 3:19 pm Agreed with the upthread. Former jewelry piece, just damage. Keep looking though, there are plenty of errors/varieties in this series. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 06/10/2022 3:26 pm Yes this coin was in a bezel and as stated was once gold plated . Report this Post to the Staff
Tipton444 New Member United States 24 Posts	Posted 06/10/2022 4:43 pm Aha, okay makes a lot of sense! I just thought it may have been something because there was only two Buffalo nickels in the jewelry lot and the other one was a hobo nickel, but thank you all very much for the help! I truly appreciate it. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 06/11/2022 1:06 pm Yes it was possibly plated a gold color then clamped very tight in a bezel . 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
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8516 Posts	Posted 06/11/2022 10:49 pm The obverse might pop off. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 06/11/2022 11:59 pm My thought as well - the obverse might pop out. Like @levelsofmadnes, I see the top of Liberty misaligned in the rim portion near the date. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 02:08 am Pop that thing open and let's peek inside! You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5771 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 10:19 am I was thinking damage by a bezel as well but why are the buffalo's head and the F & S of FIVE CENTS not affected? The obverse looks like damage (it might have been struck by the end of a piece of tubing). Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 06/12/2022 2:03 pm huh! I think you are right! this thing just may have a lid that pops off. Lets see what's inside. 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
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