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1991 P Jefferson Nickel - Improperly Annealed?

ksammutksammut Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭

I found this nickel in my change yesterday. As you can see, the coin is chocolate brown like a large cent. It is also brown on the edge, which I found very interesting. Could this coin be improperly annealed or is it just covered in chocolate? Haha! Could it be plated? Thanks for the input!



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  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry, it's only environmental damage. The edge is discolored as well.

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  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,686 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Agree, environmental damage.

    Another indicator is that it is well worn but the color is pretty complete, meaning it got that way after it circulated a bit.

    In my opinion (others may differ), if you want to fund improperly annealed coins you should only be searching new rolls or new bags of coins.

  • ksammutksammut Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭

    Thanks for the quick responses! Too bad it's not an error. I always look through my change, so hopefully one day I'll find one.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yep,... just environmental damage....probably spent some time on the ground in a park or yard...Cheers, RickO

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