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1978 Jefferson Nickel

TheRaniTheRani Posts: 1
edited November 7, 2019 12:17PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Hello, first time poster here. I have recently begun getting into coins and found an interesting nickel. I was hoping to get your thoughts and opinions on it

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TheRani....Welcome aboard.... Your nickel has what is called 'machine doubling'....It is not uncommon and has no numismatic value .....I suggest you get a Redbook to help you learn more... and also a Cherry Pickers Guide to help you with varieties. Good luck and continue to ask questions here... there are incredible experts on this forum. Cheers, RickO

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,836 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ...and it's struck from worn/overused dies.

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors
    for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,676 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Agree (with the experts, no less :D ).

    A little machine doubling along with extremely worn and deteriorated dies.

    If it were mine I might keep it as a sample of these anomalies.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,410 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the forums

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