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rbaker20 Valued Member United States 217 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 1:13 pm What do you guys think? Weight is 4.78 grams. Report this Post to the Staff

DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 1:28 pm I think you have a well worn nickel that, with specs & tolerance considered, is well within range. 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 Edited by DOCC 10/05/2025 1:29 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73628 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 2:01 pm I agree with DOCC. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15388 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 2:12 pm Agreed - a well worn coin. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
rbaker20 Valued Member United States 217 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 2:14 pm Roger that. Just wanted to get opinions. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 4:24 pm That ballpoint ink doesn't add much to the coin's appeal. Maybe give it a quick acetone bath? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 10/05/2025 5:46 pm a very worn nickel that was given to a child (along with a sharpie marker) 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187607 Posts	Posted 10/06/2025 2:09 pm I agree with the assessments above. 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
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