U.S. nickel with minting error
Waterboy
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My sister has a U.S. 2010 D nickel that has been struck on the face but the back was not struck at all. Any idea as to the value?
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FredWeinberg
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Without a photo of both sides of the coin, it will be impossible to tell you what it is
There’s a small chance it’s a “Uniface” reverse error coin, But the odds are it’s been ground down by machinery – I’m saying that, obviously without seeing a photo of the reverseRetired 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 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.0 -
PeakRarities
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Greenstang
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If there are no rims on the reverse, then it has been ground down and is damage.
If there are rims, then we will need photos, without them we are just guessing.0 -
Waterboy
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Thank you everyone for the advice. After checking the coin again it is most definitely been ground down. It is noticeably thinner and under magnification we can see grinding marks. This is why I reached out to the experts because I am definitely not. Thanks for the help
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It might be a 2 1/2 cent piece.
If so, it would be an experimental piece.