Odd 1937 Buffalo Nickel Copper Colored

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 6 / Views: 660
tarnold New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 07/31/2024 5:40 pm This was in a bunch of loose nickels and stood out like a sore thumb. I've pictured it next to another Buffalo nickel. I realize it is dirty. Is this likely a fake or maybe its been discolored uniformly? I know it is unlikely it was stamped on a penny planchet, but it does look a lot like it. Is there a safe and easy way to clean it without damaging it to see if the color is from dirt? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/31/2024 6:38 pm Looks like a ground find (metal detector) to me. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95088 Posts	Posted 07/31/2024 7:11 pm could be a dug coin, or possibly heat treated to bring out the copper. 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 07/31/2024 7:46 pm Agree, likely once buried. Nothing special. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
tarnold New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 07/31/2024 8:38 pm Absolutely correct. I cleaned an edge to the silver. Thanks everyone. Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 07/31/2024 9:19 pm Dirt coin. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73808 Posts	Posted 07/31/2024 11:00 pm Yep, most likely a metal detecting find. Environmental Damage. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 6 / Views: 660

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.31 seconds to rattle this change.