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1980 D Nickel. Is This Like A "Black Beauty"?

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I found this 1980D Black Beauty. Thought I would share on this old post. Open for debate on this coin.
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 Posted 01/14/2025  12:03 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Seeker_101 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Compare your coins to this genuine black beauty.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/375060466358
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Thought I would share on this old post.

It would be best if you created a new post for your coin.
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 Posted 01/14/2025  10:47 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add chadcoins to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
As requested the edge of the coin in 2 different spots.
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Full magnification, gets us right in the pores of the metal.
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Interesting find. Probably just toning, but I am prepared to be wrong. I like the look so a keeper either way.
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 Posted 01/14/2025  12:40 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I'm thinking that it's toning.
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Do you own any other Black Beauty nickels to compare it to?
The overall look makes me think it is due to environmental factors (toned).
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IMO this is not a true Black Beauty but a nickel that has experienced environmental toning.

I called them Blackened Jefferson. Back when I was CRH for my roll found set I collected them as a side bar. Your coin would have been a nice addition to the set.

Here is an older post I provided on the topic:

http://goccf.com/t/248676
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Nickelsearcher I did check out that older post of yours and a very impressive collection you have there. I did notice its missing the 1980D, I'm only a Canadian content collector and have no need for that coin. Just a note here I did find mint state black 2007 dimes here in Canada from new rolls and the cause was over cooked on the minting prosses. One more note it comes with a 25% tariff!! Just kidding!!
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One more note it comes with a 25% tariff!! Just kidding!!
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