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dbrablec Pillar of the Community United States 1944 Posts	Posted 08/02/2010 7:42 pm i have found a 1954 nickel that is dark, almost tarnished looking on both sides of the coin. I photographed it alone with another 1950's coin for color comparison. the two coins were shot in the same image and then seperated, to get them down to the size requirement to post them here. is this just a normal discolored coin or is there some other explimation for the darker coin. thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

RollHunter Pillar of the Community United States 687 Posts	Posted 08/02/2010 9:19 pm Looks like it's been on the ground for a while to me. Parking lot nickel? Report this Post to the Staff
Secret Argent Man Valued Member United States 320 Posts	Posted 08/03/2010 12:36 am First thought was " War Nickel" as those are often dark... but date rules that out of course. My guess would be a metal detector find. Report this Post to the Staff
twincam_04 Valued Member United States 420 Posts	Posted 08/03/2010 03:44 am I've found a few black, and brown ones during my search.. and I remember seeing at least one post on CCF of someone who's putting together an album with nothing but black nickels I've got a '92-P right in front of me that looks just like it, no clue how they get this way, but they are interesting Report this Post to the Staff
nohope587 Pillar of the Community United States 5953 Posts	Posted 08/03/2010 07:08 am Look like most of the ones I dig up metal detecting.... Report this Post to the Staff
mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2738 Posts	Posted 08/03/2010 11:53 am A black nickel that is uncirculated and retains original mint luster was probably struck on an improperly annealed planchet. Prolonged exposure to the heat of the annealing oven, or a rise in oxygen levels, can produce this effect. Error coin writer and researcher. Report this Post to the Staff
stupidgreen New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 09/11/2010 11:17 pm Just curious if there is a way to intentionally color nickels black. My younger brother loves finding these, and I'd like to "make" him some black nickels for his birthday Thanks all Report this Post to the Staff
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