1942 Jefferson Nickel? Strike-Thru?

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elliottite Valued Member United States 261 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 9:11 pm Hello, Came across a small hoard of nickels and found this 1942 nickel. Seems to me something definitely went awry. Looking forward to hearing from the more seasoned. Thank you and as always, you guys rock Report this Post to the Staff

Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5672 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 9:14 pm It's got two large lamination defects on the reverse, and possibly a small clipped planchet. Worth keeping! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34416 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 9:16 pm @zurie nailed it—lams plus a likely clipped planchet. Definitely worth saving in a 2x2. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 9:36 pm Big lam, very cool! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96451 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 10:51 pm most definitely not a strike through - these are very nice large laminations. nice find! 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
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/28/2022 04:43 am Lamination and a small incomplete planchet. Congrats on 100 posts John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 07/28/2022 10:04 am Definitely a planchet de-lamination prior to minting. KK Report this Post to the Staff
elliottite Valued Member United States 261 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 5:59 pm Thank you everyone. Appreciate the shared knowledge. And John1 thank you. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 6:29 pm Not a 2fer you got a 3fer. No I was wrong that's a 4fer. 3 lams and a clip. Edited by Cujohn 07/29/2022 6:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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