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New Member
Poland
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Hello fellow coin enthusiasts, I have a Jefferson 5 Cents Nickel from 1985 that features a rotated die error, with the reverse side rotated by 180 degrees relative to the obverse. I've had this coin for many years and am interested in learning about its potential value. Could anyone here provide insights on how much this coin might be worth to collectors? Any recommendations on where I might get it appraised would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance!  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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First  Second, check out the following link regarding coin alignment vs. medal alignment: http://goccf.com/t/455311Thanks, and Happy Hunting! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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To CCF! If it's truly rotated by that much, then it's one heck of a find. Errers and Varietys.
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Moderator
 United States
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to the CCF If your photos are an accurate representation of the coins alignment - then it's an expected business strike nickel in VF/XF grade worth 5 cents. To show a rotation error most folks image the coin in front of a mirror - where both sides are visible at the same time. I hope to see such a photo from you if your coin is actually 180 degrees off. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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All US coins are rotated 180 degrees. It is called coinage alignment. Most countries use Medal alignment where the coin faces the same way on both sides. |
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New Member
 Poland
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When I hold the coin at 6 and 12 o'clock (top and bottom) and then rotate it, the design on the reverse side is rotated by 180 degrees. However, when I hold it from left to right (3 and 9 o'clock) and rotate it, everything aligns correctly.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you do that with a different U.S. coin, the result is that the nickel reverse is upside down compared to the other coin?
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Moderator
United States
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to CCF. Can you provide one more image for us please? Hold your coin in front of a mirror and snap a pic so we can see both sides at the same time (in the same image). |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, a mirror photo would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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When I hold the coin at 6 and 12 o'clock (top and bottom) and then rotate it, the design on the reverse side is rotated by 180 degrees. However, when I hold it from left to right (3 and 9 o'clock) and rotate it, everything aligns correctly. Yes that is correct, a normal minting...that's the way we do it here in the USA. to CCF....Poland rocks (50% Polish here...) |
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United States
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.Poland rocks (50% Polish here...) Get outa here - me too! Give me a plate of Pierogi, Golabki, and Kielbasa with Sauerkraut any day!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with Greasyfingers (if I understand you description correctly.) (Coin orientation vs. Medal orientation) If you flip the coin top to bottom, that should a normal, properly oriented coin. (On the other hand, if you flip it left to right, a normal US strike would appear to be upside down.) Quote:
... Kielbasa with Sauerkraut any day! Thanks, now I want to have Sauerkraut for breakfast.  Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hold your coin in front of a mirror and snap a pic so we can see both sides at the same time (in the same image). I agree (one side facing the mirror and the other facing the camera lenz. to the Community  http://goccf.com/t/387735Edited by Chase007
02/09/2025 10:21 am
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United States
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to the Community! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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to the CCF and  coin alignment. |
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