1989 P Nickel / Environment Or Planchet?

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pnewman Valued Member United States 58 Posts	Posted 04/18/2023 12:53 am Figuring environment damage here but averages .12 light on a scale. Curious how much a plating error of some sort would take off? Posted next to a year that was close for comparison. Edited by pnewman 04/18/2023 12:55 am Report this Post to the Staff

jvcv_0 Valued Member United States 180 Posts	Posted 04/18/2023 05:47 am I think the experts will say PMD. I can see a sliver of silver color at corner of Jefferson's eye. Acidic environment maybe. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34428 Posts	Posted 04/18/2023 06:33 am I think the slight underweight is best explained by lost metal from circulation wear plus exposure to a corrosive environment. "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
Dearborn Moderator United States 97511 Posts	Posted 04/18/2023 08:25 am Also when comparing one coin against another, it is best to use the same year and mint of the coin you have questions about. Things change from mint to mint and year to year... 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/18/2023 08:58 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 04/18/2023 4:28 pm And nickels are not plated or layered. Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 04/18/2023 4:31 pm Just environment interaction here. Report this Post to the Staff
pnewman Valued Member United States 58 Posts	Posted 04/19/2023 12:10 am @dearborn I usually would but simply just used to show some sort of color comparison I didn't feel it was crazy important but feel like I discovered doubling in the 85 next to it not sure if machined though. Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 04/19/2023 12:45 am Post the 1985 please. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15489 Posts	Posted 04/19/2023 05:47 am 'Blackened' nickels are a common find and the result of environmental damage. I actually found the majority of the Jefferson set in 'blackened' state while roll hunting to complete my collection. You can see them here: http://goccf.com/t/248676 Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Edited by nickelsearcher 04/19/2023 05:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97511 Posts	Posted 04/19/2023 08:19 am Ah, ok. I just thought it was worth mentioning. 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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