Curious If This 1989 P Nickel Is Environmental Or A Possible Mint Anomaly?

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coinstocollect New Member United States 42 Posts	Posted 09/17/2024 10:13 pm The finish of this nickel looks quite different from others, the weight is slightly less (4.98g). If it is just another damaged nickel, give me an idea of what it might be. * Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

coinstocollect New Member United States 42 Posts	Posted 09/17/2024 10:16 pm Oops, I posted this in the wrong place. Sorry about that. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73798 Posts	Posted 09/17/2024 11:20 pm Maybe a Dryer Coin? Don't worry, I'll request the mods to move it to the proper forum for you. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 09/17/2024 11:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Sap Moderator Australia 16809 Posts	Posted 09/17/2024 11:35 pm Moved it for you. As for the answer to the question, as a general rule, if a coin has both a "fuzzy appearance" and is considerably lighter in weight, then the most probable single explanation for both is that some kind of chemical reaction (i.e. acid or corrosion) has occurred. Given the black deposits all over the recesses of this coin, my assumption would be that it showed severe environmental damage from a corrosive environment, and someone has subsequently attempted to clean off most of the corrosion. The second most likely explanation is "it's counterfeit", but we can probably rule that out for a 1989 nickel. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
kurdlezuit Pillar of the Community United States 1034 Posts	Posted 09/17/2024 11:42 pm Dryer coin, acid, sand blasted? Not sure what happened to it. Definitely PMD Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10491 Posts	Posted 09/18/2024 12:44 am Since lighter I'll go with some type of acidic environment for awhile - either in the ground or actual acid dipped/soaked. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95066 Posts	Posted 09/18/2024 07:48 am I have to agree, probably a dug coin from acidic soil 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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19127 Posts	Posted 09/18/2024 07:59 am Agree with all above. Keep it as an example, and as a fun curiosity. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187834 Posts	Posted 09/18/2024 09:38 am Quote: Keep it as an example, and as a fun curiosity. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/18/2024 09:39 am Agree, likely a dug coin. Report this Post to the Staff
coinstocollect New Member United States 42 Posts	Posted 09/18/2024 7:43 pm Thanks for the info! Kind of thought it might be something like a chemical reaction, just wanted to verify cause it stood out. I probably will hold on to it Report this Post to the Staff
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