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I have this 1976 Jefferson nickel that appears to be struck on a half blank? The coin has no raised edge, and weighs 2.55gm. The coin does not appear to have been sanded or ground. Any insight would be appreciated.    |
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First thing first: your phone is too close to focus on the coin. Pull it back until it focuses the camera normally. Then crop the picture in the Photos app, and resize below 300kB with the free Image Size app (or another one like Pixlr).
Edited by Brandmeister
10/28/2024 10:37 pm
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If not sanded but yet light in weight, small diameter, and thin then a long soak in acid would be your best bet.
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Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys
10/28/2024 11:11 pm
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It has either been intentionally corroded with acid or has been in an acidic environment for a very long time. In most cases, this attacks the copper component of the copper-nickel that the coins are made of. Since it's an alloy, the designs will still be relatively intact despite the missing material.
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03cribo03,  I agree with acid damage. PMD.Not a mint error or variety. John1  |
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Maybe the middle removed and then re-connected!
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NandJ, Would you please elaborate, I do not understand your comment. John1 |
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to 03cribo03 and NandJ Sure looks like an acid dipped nickel. Quote:
Maybe the middle removed and then re-connected!  |
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It's not impossible that it's a wrong planchet coin. But as others have said here, acid will produce a shrinking effect. However, I was under the impression that acid shrinks proportionally, including the rim. This coin doesn't appear to have a rim or complete outer devices. Perhaps that would imply grinding more than acid?
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Going to need to start with legible pictures of your coin. Focus, Focus!
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I was under the impression that acid shrinks proportionally, including the rim. This coin doesn't appear to have a rim or complete outer devices. Perhaps that would imply grinding more than acid? http://goccf.com/t/360250 |
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Quote:Maybe the middle removed and then re-connected!  All kidding aside: nickels are made from an alloy metal - there is no "middle" like a clad coin. |
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That Orea does not appear to be the Double-Stuffed variety. |
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That Orea does not appear to be the Double-Stuffed variety. Actually it don't barely looks single stuffed -  Edited by Marv65
10/29/2024 4:01 pm
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