Does anyone know if this coin is a broadstrike coin?
Reinadecalif
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Reinadecalif
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It is not broadstruck. A broadstruck coin would be larger in diameter than a normal nickel, because there is no collar to contain the outward expanding planchet during strike. It would also not have a design rim present, as seen on your coin.
Your coin is missing details on the obverse. While the picture is a little out of focus, it appears that it was struck through, meaning something came between the planchet and the dies during the strike. It looks to have been struck through what most people consider “grease”. Better photos would help determine for sure whether it is a strike-through error.
A struck through as possible, and as mentioned above, the photos are not the best, but I’m leaning towards damage, based on what I see on the obverse and reverse- that area on the obverse appears to have a different color on the surfaces
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Not a broadstrike... It does look like glue residue. Soak it in acetone. Cheers, RickO
Thanks for all of your input, have a great day.