Thank you for doing the research properly (it appears nobody else was willing to do it).
I said that the Aramco gold coins were struck during WW2, which is correct, too. Thanks for your research and contribution.
The fact that they were struck after the 1943 nickel in question is yet another reason why this coin can't be, which is the same conclusion that we're all in agreement about. My point remains the same and is accurate, thank you. No other gold coins that could have possibly used this planchet were being struck at the U.S. mint at the time, right?
If it does indeed weigh 5.9 grams, which foreign silver coin could that be? You do the research this time, @Lermish.
Collector and dealer in obsolete currency. Always buying all obsolete bank notes and scrip.
Thank you for doing the research properly (it appears nobody else was willing to do it).
I said that the Aramco gold coins were struck during WW2, which is correct, too. Thanks for your research and contribution.
The fact that they were struck after the 1943 nickel in question is yet another reason why this coin can't be, which is the same conclusion that we're all in agreement about. My point remains the same and is accurate, thank you. No other gold coins that could have possibly used this planchet were being struck at the U.S. mint at the time, right?
If it does indeed weigh 5.9 grams, which foreign silver coin could that be? You do the research this time, @Lermish.
I really couldn't care less. I am reading this thread for entertainment purposes and operating under the assumption that the OP is delusional. I am happy to be proven wrong and easily acknowledge I have zero insight when it comes to this topic.
But I certainly wouldn't use one second of my time doing work for the OP. I will however use many of my seconds to acknowledge the nice little parenthetical dig you put in your response.
As for your answer, I'll be extremely nitpicky and pedantic.
so unless your nickel weighs around 8 grams, it wasn't struck on one of these Saudi planchets.
...which is not correct. Even if OP's nickel weighed around 8g, it still wasn't struck on a Saudi planchet.
@Married2Coins said:
IMHO, there is something interesting here. The coin is overweight.
The coin is not overweight. The OP's scale is wrong, or they're misreading it, or they're misreporting the results.
The OP has a normal war nickel, containing about a dollar and a half worth of silver.
There is nothing interesting here.
Or the coin is overweight. It is possible.
If their regular nickels weigh correctly and this one weighs 5.9 grams, the only explanation is they are intentionally lying. Do you really want to make such an accusation just because you can't accept the POSSIBILITY that they have a wrong planchet error?
Perhaps I have missed it, can you please point out where in this thread the OP has posted a photo of the coin on a scale that shows the coin is overweight. You seem to be bent to defend something that has not been proven to any extent.
Because, again, you are essentially accusing her of lying. I don't see any point in making such an accusation. She says it weighs 5.9 g and wants to send it to PCGS, I say fine. It's not gold, but it could be a different planchet error.
[And if she posted a photo of a coin on a scale that said 5.9 grams, you'd accuse her off messing with the tare and request a video. Then you'd accuse her off editing the video...and so on...]
So now you are accusing me of doing something that I have not done biased only on what you think I would do without any way to know, keep digging that hole you are in is getting deeper. To be very clear I have not accused anyone of anything, I asked if such a photo had been posted, that is not an accusation nor am I calling anyone a liar, you are way out of line and I have reported your post.
Lmao. Reported me for what, exactly? Pointing out that the implication of your statement was to question the veracity of the OP? That is exactly nothing. But feel free to pester the mods. If the forum becomes a big enough nuisance maybe they'll shut it down.
Thank you for doing the research properly (it appears nobody else was willing to do it).
I said that the Aramco gold coins were struck during WW2, which is correct, too. Thanks for your research and contribution.
The fact that they were struck after the 1943 nickel in question is yet another reason why this coin can't be, which is the same conclusion that we're all in agreement about. My point remains the same and is accurate, thank you. No other gold coins that could have possibly used this planchet were being struck at the U.S. mint at the time, right?
If it does indeed weigh 5.9 grams, which foreign silver coin could that be? You do the research this time, @Lermish.
I really couldn't care less. I am reading this thread for entertainment purposes and operating under the assumption that the OP is delusional. I am happy to be proven wrong and easily acknowledge I have zero insight when it comes to this topic.
But I certainly wouldn't use one second of my time doing work for the OP. I will however use many of my seconds to acknowledge the nice little parenthetical dig you put in your response.
As for your answer, I'll be extremely nitpicky and pedantic.
so unless your nickel weighs around 8 grams, it wasn't struck on one of these Saudi planchets.
...which is not correct. Even if OP's nickel weighed around 8g, it still wasn't struck on a Saudi planchet.
"Saudi planchet stock". [Not that it is. ]
My guess is it's silver content is higher than 90%. The OP should get the coin XRFed if she knows anyone. That would answer the composition question for less than $117.
I’m pretty sure this young lady is looking for advice. Laughing at her sure isn’t received well be me and I’m sure others. Why not graciously work with her as some are and make her feel comfortable coming here. I know we’re better than this.
The gold color you are seeing is toning and nothing more from what I can see. Gold generally does not change from gold to a silver color. I hope this helps some.
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
All the other speculation aside, the nickel appears to me to be normal war nickel, possibly cleaned and partly retoned. The look is, to me, of the low-grade silver used in war nickels.
For that reason I personally don't think it's a wrong planchet error. Maybe it was struck on a planchet punched from improperly rolled (thick) strip?
I'd be happy to find out the answer, regardless of what it is.
@JBK said:
All the other speculation aside, the nickel appears to me to be normal war nickel, possibly cleaned and partly retoned. The look is, to me, of the low-grade silver used in war nickels.
For that reason I personally don't think it's a wrong planchet error. Maybe it was struck on a planchet punched from improperly rolled (thick) strip?
I'd be happy to find out the answer, regardless of what it is.
A 20% weight increase should be measurable in the thickness.
A thicker planchet wouldn't square with the acid test, however.
Thank you for doing the research properly (it appears nobody else was willing to do it).
I said that the Aramco gold coins were struck during WW2, which is correct, too. Thanks for your research and contribution.
The fact that they were struck after the 1943 nickel in question is yet another reason why this coin can't be, which is the same conclusion that we're all in agreement about. My point remains the same and is accurate, thank you. No other gold coins that could have possibly used this planchet were being struck at the U.S. mint at the time, right?
If it does indeed weigh 5.9 grams, which foreign silver coin could that be? You do the research this time, @Lermish.
Why is everyone ignoring the gold color streak (that does not react to acid) on what looks like a normal War nickel alloy?
Thank you for doing the research properly (it appears nobody else was willing to do it).
I said that the Aramco gold coins were struck during WW2, which is correct, too. Thanks for your research and contribution.
The fact that they were struck after the 1943 nickel in question is yet another reason why this coin can't be, which is the same conclusion that we're all in agreement about. My point remains the same and is accurate, thank you. No other gold coins that could have possibly used this planchet were being struck at the U.S. mint at the time, right?
If it does indeed weigh 5.9 grams, which foreign silver coin could that be? You do the research this time, @Lermish.
I really couldn't care less. I am reading this thread for entertainment purposes and operating under the assumption that the OP is delusional. I am happy to be proven wrong and easily acknowledge I have zero insight when it comes to this topic.
But I certainly wouldn't use one second of my time doing work for the OP. I will however use many of my seconds to acknowledge the nice little parenthetical dig you put in your response.
As for your answer, I'll be extremely nitpicky and pedantic.
so unless your nickel weighs around 8 grams, it wasn't struck on one of these Saudi planchets.
...which is not correct. Even if OP's nickel weighed around 8g, it still wasn't struck on a Saudi planchet.
"Saudi planchet stock". [Not that it is. ]
My guess is it's silver content is higher than 90%. The OP should get the coin XRFed if she knows anyone. That would answer the composition question for less than $117.
@crazyhounddog said:
I’m pretty sure this young lady is looking for advice. Laughing at her sure isn’t received well be me and I’m sure others. Why not graciously work with her as some are and make her feel comfortable coming here. I know we’re better than this.
The gold color you are seeing is toning and nothing more from what I can see. Gold generally does not change from gold to a silver color. I hope this helps some.
The gold color is in the scratch,not the entire coin - right?
And PS... I find it very disturbing when any girlie men drag moderators into discussions because they have hurt feelings. Since before I became a member it seems that a large number of very knowledgeable posters have been banned. I would hate to see @jmlanzaf (my favorite expert to disagree with) join that bunch due to the whim of a snowflake. IMO, if this place were to lose just 10 or 12 more of the experts posting here, it would become as worthless to me as the Forum across the street. Chill out! We are all collectors here to learn.
@crazyhounddog said:
I’m pretty sure this young lady is looking for advice. Laughing at her sure isn’t received well be me and I’m sure others. Why not graciously work with her as some are and make her feel comfortable coming here. I know we’re better than this.
The gold color you are seeing is toning and nothing more from what I can see. Gold generally does not change from gold to a silver color. I hope this helps some.
The gold color is in the scratch,not the entire coin - right?
From what I can see about the coin in her pics, it appears to me the only gold color is across the Monticello building. This is why she thought it was on a gold planchet.
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
@jmlanzaf said:
Lmao. Reported me for what, exactly? Pointing out that the implication of your statement was to question the veracity of the OP? That is exactly nothing. But feel free to pester the mods. If the forum becomes a big enough nuisance maybe they'll shut it down.
Reported you for making false accusations, I asked a civil question, and you went all postal accusing me of calling the op a liar. In fact you are accusing several members of calling the Op a liar, which nobody has. She posts a wild claim with zero proof and you run to defend her, that is very unlike you. Are you hoping to get lucky or something, I'm sure she can do better than a broke teacher. At least if they shut it down we will all be free of your drivel.
@Married2Coins said:
Is Coinbuf a teacher? It seems most of you know each other.
@jmlanzaf said:
Lmao. Reported me for what, exactly? Pointing out that the implication of your statement was to question the veracity of the OP? That is exactly nothing. But feel free to pester the mods. If the forum becomes a big enough nuisance maybe they'll shut it down.
Reported you for making false accusations, I asked a civil question, and you went all postal accusing me of calling the op a liar. In fact you are accusing several members of calling the Op a liar, which nobody has. She posts a wild claim with zero proof and you run to defend her, that is very unlike you. Are you hoping to get lucky or something, I'm sure she can do better than a broke teacher. At least if they shut it down we will all be free of your drivel.
I hope you don't report me for the LOL at your post. But this is great, you report a member, then insult him, and then write that his thoughtful comments in the discussion are drivel. Why, just to get this discussion closed and we'll never find out about the OP's coin?
IMO, you deserve a report so please stick to the coin. Otherwise some snowflake will flag the three of us and I have not done anything against the rules.
Thank you for doing the research properly (it appears nobody else was willing to do it).
I said that the Aramco gold coins were struck during WW2, which is correct, too. Thanks for your research and contribution.
The fact that they were struck after the 1943 nickel in question is yet another reason why this coin can't be, which is the same conclusion that we're all in agreement about. My point remains the same and is accurate, thank you. No other gold coins that could have possibly used this planchet were being struck at the U.S. mint at the time, right?
If it does indeed weigh 5.9 grams, which foreign silver coin could that be? You do the research this time, @Lermish.
Why is everyone ignoring the gold color streak (that does not react to acid) on what looks like a normal War nickel alloy?
@jmlanzaf said:
Lmao. Reported me for what, exactly? Pointing out that the implication of your statement was to question the veracity of the OP? That is exactly nothing. But feel free to pester the mods. If the forum becomes a big enough nuisance maybe they'll shut it down.
Reported you for making false accusations, I asked a civil question, and you went all postal accusing me of calling the op a liar. In fact you are accusing several members of calling the Op a liar, which nobody has. She posts a wild claim with zero proof and you run to defend her, that is very unlike you. Are you hoping to get lucky or something, I'm sure she can do better than a broke teacher. At least if they shut it down we will all be free of your drivel.
@Married2Coins said:
Is Coinbuf a teacher? It seems most of you know each other.
No that would be your buddy.
Lol.
Please compare the tone and content of your post to mine. But don't worry, I don't feel the need to call in the moderators. I'll let your words stand on their own.
Just in case you really don't see it. If i say, "this cent weighs 4 gtams" and you respond "I don't believe it without pictures of the coin on the scale", you are implying that my word is not sufficient. Or, in other words, you are implying that I'm lying about the weight or, I suppose, incapable of reading the scale.
Since I clearly don't understand, pkease explain to me why exactly you feel that you needed a photo to prove that the OP's statement is accurate.
Thank you for doing the research properly (it appears nobody else was willing to do it).
I said that the Aramco gold coins were struck during WW2, which is correct, too. Thanks for your research and contribution.
The fact that they were struck after the 1943 nickel in question is yet another reason why this coin can't be, which is the same conclusion that we're all in agreement about. My point remains the same and is accurate, thank you. No other gold coins that could have possibly used this planchet were being struck at the U.S. mint at the time, right?
If it does indeed weigh 5.9 grams, which foreign silver coin could that be? You do the research this time, @Lermish.
Why is everyone ignoring the gold color streak (that does not react to acid) on what looks like a normal War nickel alloy?
They do tone that way naturally
AGREE, but they are not out of tolerance. I'll wait until PCGS replies. We don't have the coin in hand so we are all blowviatimg (sp)!
@jmlanzaf said:
Lmao. Reported me for what, exactly? Pointing out that the implication of your statement was to question the veracity of the OP? That is exactly nothing. But feel free to pester the mods. If the forum becomes a big enough nuisance maybe they'll shut it down.
Reported you for making false accusations, I asked a civil question, and you went all postal accusing me of calling the op a liar. In fact you are accusing several members of calling the Op a liar, which nobody has. She posts a wild claim with zero proof and you run to defend her, that is very unlike you. Are you hoping to get lucky or something, I'm sure she can do better than a broke teacher. At least if they shut it down we will all be free of your drivel.
@Married2Coins said:
Is Coinbuf a teacher? It seems most of you know each other.
No that would be your buddy.
Lol.
Please compare the tone and content of your post to mine. But don't worry, I don't feel the need to call in the moderators. I'll let your words stand on their own.
Just in case you really don't see it. If i say, "this cent weighs 4 gtams" and you respond "I don't believe it without pictures of the coin on the scale", you are implying that my word is not sufficient. Or, in other words, you are implying that I'm lying about the weight or, I suppose, incapable of reading the scale.
Since I clearly don't understand, pkease explain to me why exactly you feel that you needed a photo to prove that the OP's statement is accurate.
Please don't "bait" any of the new collectors who may be reading this thread. Just because the OP had coins that were in tolorance and this one was not is not proof enough that she knows how to weigh a coin. Am I right? It's OK to be a Doubting Thomas. Look what it has added to this discussion.
@trish53172 said:
You are probably correct. However when I added the 10kt gold acid test solution on my test pad it did not dissolve at all. I checked some fake jewelry as well it dissolved them immediately
Despite this statement acknowledging she is probably wrong (although there is obviously no probably about it), who wants to bet that she defends the "possibility" to the death regardless of what anyone says?
🤣 It's much heavier than 4.68 grams so definitely on wrong planchet just not sure the composition🤣🤣
5.0 g is the correct weight, by the way. I wish you'd stop saying 4.68
@jmlanzaf said:
Lmao. Reported me for what, exactly? Pointing out that the implication of your statement was to question the veracity of the OP? That is exactly nothing. But feel free to pester the mods. If the forum becomes a big enough nuisance maybe they'll shut it down.
Reported you for making false accusations, I asked a civil question, and you went all postal accusing me of calling the op a liar. In fact you are accusing several members of calling the Op a liar, which nobody has. She posts a wild claim with zero proof and you run to defend her, that is very unlike you. Are you hoping to get lucky or something, I'm sure she can do better than a broke teacher. At least if they shut it down we will all be free of your drivel.
@Married2Coins said:
Is Coinbuf a teacher? It seems most of you know each other.
No that would be your buddy.
Lol.
Please compare the tone and content of your post to mine. But don't worry, I don't feel the need to call in the moderators. I'll let your words stand on their own.
Just in case you really don't see it. If i say, "this cent weighs 4 gtams" and you respond "I don't believe it without pictures of the coin on the scale", you are implying that my word is not sufficient. Or, in other words, you are implying that I'm lying about the weight or, I suppose, incapable of reading the scale.
Since I clearly don't understand, pkease explain to me why exactly you feel that you needed a photo to prove that the OP's statement is accurate.
Please don't "bait" any of the new collectors who may be reading this thread. Just because the OP had coins that were in tolorance and this one was not is not proof enough that she knows how to weigh a coin. Am I right? It's OK to be a Doubting Thomas. Look what it has added to this discussion.
I'm not sure how this is baiting new collectors. I don't see any reason to demand proof, especially when the proof could be faked anyway.
The OP is also not a weekend "fly-in" so I think she could be given the benefit of the doubt in her ability to read a scale.
I have weighed literally thousands of rolls of nickels while CRHing, and war nickels (when in mint state) definitely weigh 5.00 grams, give or take a few points. They had to be the same weight so that they would work in coin operated vending machines. Only in P/Fr/AG condition does a nickel weigh 4.7 to 4.8 grams, and never does it weigh 5.9. Your scale needs some re-calibration.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
Why hasn't someone made a sticky with a request on all new questionable coins?
A picture of the Raw coin on a 0.000 digital scale might be a good clue for Columbo.
I was defending the OP's COIN! You guys posted that she was not a troll but a long time member! I think the nickel could be something if her weight is correct. Otherwise, I misread the thread. Send the 5c to PCGS! Spend the steel cent so someone can have the experience of finding it!
PS GIVEN THE FACTS posted by Trish, just because someone (ME) sees the posibility that her nickel could be something and defends it with the reasons I posted, does not make me an a troll.
@Married2Coins said:
I was defending the OP's COIN! You guys posted that she was not a troll but a long time member! I think the nickel could be something if her weight is correct. Otherwise, I misread the thread. Send the 5c to PCGS! Spend the steel cent so someone can have the experience of finding it!
PS GIVEN THE FACTS posted by Trish, just because someone (ME) sees the posibility that her nickel could be something and defends it with the reasons I posted, does not make me an a troll.
After all the other shenanigans this weekend I had some preconceived notions and I may have misinterpreted @Married2Coins' post.
@Married2Coins I apologize for thinking you were an alt and trying to out you on the boards. I am sorry for any problems it may have caused.
Let's keep focused on coins and not members. I cannot believe how our posts get twisted sometimes so that in one case here one member though another called him a liar and reported him when nothing of the sort was done!
@Married2Coins said:
Let's keep focused on coins and not members. I cannot believe how our posts get twisted sometimes so that in one case here one member though another called him a liar and reported him when nothing of the sort was done!
Everything else aside. I don't get the need to "report" people on a public forum.
@Married2Coins said:
Let's keep focused on coins and not members. I cannot believe how our posts get twisted sometimes so that in one case here one member though another called him a liar and reported him when nothing of the sort was done!
Everything else aside. I don't get the need to "report" people on a public forum.
If you're mommy isn't available...
I worry more about creating a nuisance for PCGS than anything.
I believe you that is what makes this thread such comedic gold. This was an easily identified troll thread from the very beginning and you fell for it big time. Maybe if I change my avatar pic to a pretty girl and post a wild story you will fall all over your Richard to defend me and call accuse several forum members of calling me a liar too. You provided the best laugh for the forum in months, great job.
But special mention must also go to @Married2Coins for his incredible display of a man crush when he rode in to defend your impugned honor, also comedic gold You just cannot make this stuff up.
@jmlanzaf said:
Lmao. Reported me for what, exactly? Pointing out that the implication of your statement was to question the veracity of the OP? That is exactly nothing. But feel free to pester the mods. If the forum becomes a big enough nuisance maybe they'll shut it down.
Reported you for making false accusations, I asked a civil question, and you went all postal accusing me of calling the op a liar. In fact you are accusing several members of calling the Op a liar, which nobody has. She posts a wild claim with zero proof and you run to defend her, that is very unlike you. Are you hoping to get lucky or something, I'm sure she can do better than a broke teacher. At least if they shut it down we will all be free of your drivel.
I hope you don't report me for the LOL at your post. But this is great, you report a member, then insult him, and then write that his thoughtful comments in the discussion are drivel. Why, just to get this discussion closed and we'll never find out about the OP's coin?
IMO, you deserve a report so please stick to the coin. Otherwise some snowflake will flag the three of us and I have not done anything against the rules.
If you can't beat them join them.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
I believe you that is what makes this thread such comedic gold. This was an easily identified troll thread from the very beginning and you fell for it big time. Maybe if I change my avatar pic to a pretty girl and post a wild story you will fall all over your Richard to defend me and call accuse several forum members of calling me a liar too. You provided the best laugh for the forum in months, great job.
But special mention must also go to @Married2Coins for his incredible display of a man crush when he rode in to defend your impugned honor, also comedic gold You just cannot make this stuff up.
I didn't fall for anything. I do what I always do: give helpful pointers and allow the posters to do with that information whatever they wish. I see no reason to insult newbies or assume they are trolling or make sarcastic comments. I did the same thing with US coins and his "slabbing company".
Be polite. Provide information. Leave it up to the OP to do what they wish.
And no one called you a liar. I pointed out that you implied the OP was a liar. And you did. And now you're calling her a troll. Or are you going to deny that also?
Now go call mommy again and complain that I wasn't nice to you.
I believe you that is what makes this thread such comedic gold. This was an easily identified troll thread from the very beginning and you fell for it big time. Maybe if I change my avatar pic to a pretty girl and post a wild story you will fall all over your Richard to defend me and call accuse several forum members of calling me a liar too. You provided the best laugh for the forum in months, great job.
But special mention must also go to @Married2Coins for his incredible display of a man crush when he rode in to defend your impugned honor, also comedic gold You just cannot make this stuff up.
I didn't fall for anything. I do what I always do: give helpful pointers and allow the posters to do with that information whatever they wish. I see no reason to insult newbies or assume they are trolling or make sarcastic comments. I did the same thing with US coins and his "slabbing company".
Be polite. Provide information. Leave it up to the OP to do what they wish.
And no one called you a liar. I pointed out that you implied the OP was a liar. And you did. And now you're calling her a troll. Or are you going to deny that also?
Now go call mommy again and complain that I wasn't nice to you.
You continue to add to the comedy because you were so duped, possibly you don't even realize you were duped, even better.
I believe you that is what makes this thread such comedic gold. This was an easily identified troll thread from the very beginning and you fell for it big time. Maybe if I change my avatar pic to a pretty girl and post a wild story you will fall all over your Richard to defend me and call accuse several forum members of calling me a liar too. You provided the best laugh for the forum in months, great job.
But special mention must also go to @Married2Coins for his incredible display of a man crush when he rode in to defend your impugned honor, also comedic gold You just cannot make this stuff up.
I didn't fall for anything. I do what I always do: give helpful pointers and allow the posters to do with that information whatever they wish. I see no reason to insult newbies or assume they are trolling or make sarcastic comments. I did the same thing with US coins and his "slabbing company".
Be polite. Provide information. Leave it up to the OP to do what they wish.
And no one called you a liar. I pointed out that you implied the OP was a liar. And you did. And now you're calling her a troll. Or are you going to deny that also?
Now go call mommy again and complain that I wasn't nice to you.
You continue to add to the comedy because you were so duped, possibly you don't even realize you were duped, even better.
Everything I said remains true.
People don't seem to realize that these threads exist for years. It is in the best interest of this forum to post useful information so that when someone else thinks they have a gold nickel, they get help instead of a stream of rudeness and insults.
I believe you that is what makes this thread such comedic gold. This was an easily identified troll thread from the very beginning and you fell for it big time. Maybe if I change my avatar pic to a pretty girl and post a wild story you will fall all over your Richard to defend me and call accuse several forum members of calling me a liar too. You provided the best laugh for the forum in months, great job.
But special mention must also go to @Married2Coins for his incredible display of a man crush when he rode in to defend your impugned honor, also comedic gold You just cannot make this stuff up.
I didn't fall for anything. I do what I always do: give helpful pointers and allow the posters to do with that information whatever they wish. I see no reason to insult newbies or assume they are trolling or make sarcastic comments. I did the same thing with US coins and his "slabbing company".
Be polite. Provide information. Leave it up to the OP to do what they wish.
And no one called you a liar. I pointed out that you implied the OP was a liar. And you did. And now you're calling her a troll. Or are you going to deny that also?
Now go call mommy again and complain that I wasn't nice to you.
You continue to add to the comedy because you were so duped, possibly you don't even realize you were duped, even better.
Everything I said remains true.
People don't seem to realize that these threads exist for years. It is in the best interest of this forum to post useful information so that when someone else thinks they have a gold nickel, they get help instead of a stream of rudeness and insults.
But I don't really expect you to understand that.
I totally understand, you made a play for the op trying to get lucky and struck out, hard news. Maybe if you call your mommy she will sing soft kitty and make you feel better about yourself.
Your failed attempts to bait me with your childish "mommy" posts must be driving you crazy and only adds to the comedy.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
I totally understand, you made a play for the op trying to get lucky and struck out, hard news. Maybe if you call your mommy she will sing soft kitty and make you feel better about yourself.
I believe you that is what makes this thread such comedic gold. This was an easily identified troll thread from the very beginning and you fell for it big time. Maybe if I change my avatar pic to a pretty girl and post a wild story you will fall all over your Richard to defend me and call accuse several forum members of calling me a liar too. You provided the best laugh for the forum in months, great job.
But special mention must also go to @Married2Coins for his incredible display of a man crush when he rode in to defend your impugned honor, also comedic gold You just cannot make this stuff up.
I didn't fall for anything. I do what I always do: give helpful pointers and allow the posters to do with that information whatever they wish. I see no reason to insult newbies or assume they are trolling or make sarcastic comments. I did the same thing with US coins and his "slabbing company".
Be polite. Provide information. Leave it up to the OP to do what they wish.
And no one called you a liar. I pointed out that you implied the OP was a liar. And you did. And now you're calling her a troll. Or are you going to deny that also?
Now go call mommy again and complain that I wasn't nice to you.
You continue to add to the comedy because you were so duped, possibly you don't even realize you were duped, even better.
Everything I said remains true.
People don't seem to realize that these threads exist for years. It is in the best interest of this forum to post useful information so that when someone else thinks they have a gold nickel, they get help instead of a stream of rudeness and insults.
But I don't really expect you to understand that.
I totally understand, you made a play for the op trying to get lucky and struck out, hard news. Maybe if you call your mommy she will sing soft kitty and make you feel better about yourself.
Your failed attempts to bait me with your childish "mommy" posts must be driving you crazy and only adds to the comedy.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
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Who is the only one here who reported a comment to the minds> @coinbuf said:
I believe you that is what makes this thread such comedic gold. This was an easily identified troll thread from the very beginning and you fell for it big time. Maybe if I change my avatar pic to a pretty girl and post a wild story you will fall all over your Richard to defend me and call accuse several forum members of calling me a liar too. You provided the best laugh for the forum in months, great job.
But special mention must also go to @Married2Coins for his incredible display of a man crush when he rode in to defend your impugned honor, also comedic gold You just cannot make this stuff up.
I didn't fall for anything. I do what I always do: give helpful pointers and allow the posters to do with that information whatever they wish. I see no reason to insult newbies or assume they are trolling or make sarcastic comments. I did the same thing with US coins and his "slabbing company".
Be polite. Provide information. Leave it up to the OP to do what they wish.
And no one called you a liar. I pointed out that you implied the OP was a liar. And you did. And now you're calling her a troll. Or are you going to deny that also?
Now go call mommy again and complain that I wasn't nice to you.
You continue to add to the comedy because you were so duped, possibly you don't even realize you were duped, even better.
Everything I said remains true.
People don't seem to realize that these threads exist for years. It is in the best interest of this forum to post useful information so that when someone else thinks they have a gold nickel, they get help instead of a stream of rudeness and insults.
But I don't really expect you to understand that.
I totally understand, you made a play for the op trying to get lucky and struck out, hard news. Maybe if you call your mommy she will sing soft kitty and make you feel better about yourself.
Your failed attempts to bait me with your childish "mommy" posts must be driving you crazy and only adds to the comedy.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
You are the only one who filed a report with mommy Heather. I'm not > @coinbuf said:
@Married2Coins said:
IMHO, there is something interesting here. The coin is overweight.
The coin is not overweight. The OP's scale is wrong, or they're misreading it, or they're misreporting the results.
The OP has a normal war nickel, containing about a dollar and a half worth of silver.
There is nothing interesting here.
Or the coin is overweight. It is possible.
If their regular nickels weigh correctly and this one weighs 5.9 grams, the only explanation is they are intentionally lying. Do you really want to make such an accusation just because you can't accept the POSSIBILITY that they have a wrong planchet error?
Perhaps I have missed it, can you please point out where in this thread the OP has posted a photo of the coin on a scale that shows the coin is overweight. You seem to be bent to defend something that has not been proven to any extent.
Because, again, you are essentially accusing her of lying. I don't see any point in making such an accusation. She says it weighs 5.9 g and wants to send it to PCGS, I say fine. It's not gold, but it could be a different planchet error.
[And if she posted a photo of a coin on a scale that said 5.9 grams, you'd accuse her off messing with the tare and request a video. Then you'd accuse her off editing the video...and so on...]
So now you are accusing me of doing something that I have not done biased only on what you think I would do without any way to know, keep digging that hole you are in is getting deeper. To be very clear I have not accused anyone of anything, I asked if such a photo had been posted, that is not an accusation nor am I calling anyone a liar, you are way out of line and I have reported your post.
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I said that the Aramco gold coins were struck during WW2, which is correct, too. Thanks for your research and contribution.
The fact that they were struck after the 1943 nickel in question is yet another reason why this coin can't be, which is the same conclusion that we're all in agreement about. My point remains the same and is accurate, thank you. No other gold coins that could have possibly used this planchet were being struck at the U.S. mint at the time, right?
If it does indeed weigh 5.9 grams, which foreign silver coin could that be? You do the research this time, @Lermish.
I really couldn't care less. I am reading this thread for entertainment purposes and operating under the assumption that the OP is delusional. I am happy to be proven wrong and easily acknowledge I have zero insight when it comes to this topic.
But I certainly wouldn't use one second of my time doing work for the OP. I will however use many of my seconds to acknowledge the nice little parenthetical dig you put in your response.
As for your answer, I'll be extremely nitpicky and pedantic.
...which is not correct. Even if OP's nickel weighed around 8g, it still wasn't struck on a Saudi planchet.
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Lmao. Reported me for what, exactly? Pointing out that the implication of your statement was to question the veracity of the OP? That is exactly nothing. But feel free to pester the mods. If the forum becomes a big enough nuisance maybe they'll shut it down.
See, this you could report as insulting...
If I'm cranky, then I must be your protégé. Congratulations!
Isn't there a newbie you could be harassing?
"Saudi planchet stock". [Not that it is. ]
My guess is it's silver content is higher than 90%. The OP should get the coin XRFed if she knows anyone. That would answer the composition question for less than $117.
I’m pretty sure this young lady is looking for advice. Laughing at her sure isn’t received well be me and I’m sure others. Why not graciously work with her as some are and make her feel comfortable coming here. I know we’re better than this.
The gold color you are seeing is toning and nothing more from what I can see. Gold generally does not change from gold to a silver color. I hope this helps some.
All the other speculation aside, the nickel appears to me to be normal war nickel, possibly cleaned and partly retoned. The look is, to me, of the low-grade silver used in war nickels.
For that reason I personally don't think it's a wrong planchet error. Maybe it was struck on a planchet punched from improperly rolled (thick) strip?
I'd be happy to find out the answer, regardless of what it is.
Is Coinbuf a teacher? It seems most of you know each other.
A 20% weight increase should be measurable in the thickness.
A thicker planchet wouldn't square with the acid test, however.
Why is everyone ignoring the gold color streak (that does not react to acid) on what looks like a normal War nickel alloy?
Or a specific gravity test to start.
The gold color is in the scratch,not the entire coin - right?
Finally, the OP made a common mistake. Ovbiously, the coin IS NOT STRUCK ON A GOLD PLANCHET OR ANYTHING! !
And PS... I find it very disturbing when any girlie men drag moderators into discussions because they have hurt feelings. Since before I became a member it seems that a large number of very knowledgeable posters have been banned. I would hate to see @jmlanzaf (my favorite expert to disagree with) join that bunch due to the whim of a snowflake. IMO, if this place were to lose just 10 or 12 more of the experts posting here, it would become as worthless to me as the Forum across the street. Chill out! We are all collectors here to learn.
From what I can see about the coin in her pics, it appears to me the only gold color is across the Monticello building. This is why she thought it was on a gold planchet.
Reported you for making false accusations, I asked a civil question, and you went all postal accusing me of calling the op a liar. In fact you are accusing several members of calling the Op a liar, which nobody has. She posts a wild claim with zero proof and you run to defend her, that is very unlike you. Are you hoping to get lucky or something, I'm sure she can do better than a broke teacher. At least if they shut it down we will all be free of your drivel.
No that would be your buddy.
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I hope you don't report me for the LOL at your post. But this is great, you report a member, then insult him, and then write that his thoughtful comments in the discussion are drivel. Why, just to get this discussion closed and we'll never find out about the OP's coin?
IMO, you deserve a report so please stick to the coin. Otherwise some snowflake will flag the three of us and I have not done anything against the rules.
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Please compare the tone and content of your post to mine. But don't worry, I don't feel the need to call in the moderators. I'll let your words stand on their own.
Just in case you really don't see it. If i say, "this cent weighs 4 gtams" and you respond "I don't believe it without pictures of the coin on the scale", you are implying that my word is not sufficient. Or, in other words, you are implying that I'm lying about the weight or, I suppose, incapable of reading the scale.
Since I clearly don't understand, pkease explain to me why exactly you feel that you needed a photo to prove that the OP's statement is accurate.
AGREE, but they are not out of tolerance. I'll wait until PCGS replies. We don't have the coin in hand so we are all blowviatimg (sp)!
Please don't "bait" any of the new collectors who may be reading this thread. Just because the OP had coins that were in tolorance and this one was not is not proof enough that she knows how to weigh a coin. Am I right? It's OK to be a Doubting Thomas. Look what it has added to this discussion.
Keep believing. Let me know what PCGS determines.
5.0 g is the correct weight, by the way. I wish you'd stop saying 4.68
I'm not sure how this is baiting new collectors. I don't see any reason to demand proof, especially when the proof could be faked anyway.
The OP is also not a weekend "fly-in" so I think she could be given the benefit of the doubt in her ability to read a scale.
I have weighed literally thousands of rolls of nickels while CRHing, and war nickels (when in mint state) definitely weigh 5.00 grams, give or take a few points. They had to be the same weight so that they would work in coin operated vending machines. Only in P/Fr/AG condition does a nickel weigh 4.7 to 4.8 grams, and never does it weigh 5.9. Your scale needs some re-calibration.
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PSA - For everyone not already convinced this was an alt/troll. @Married2Coins or @trish53172 if you prefer accidentally outed themselves in their other thread.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1103449/want-some-awsome-opinions-on-my-1943-d-penny#latest
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I think they were apologizing for defending the OP, and now understand that he/she is just trolling the forum. That's my take anyway.
Why hasn't someone made a sticky with a request on all new questionable coins?
A picture of the Raw coin on a 0.000 digital scale might be a good clue for Columbo.
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I was defending the OP's COIN! You guys posted that she was not a troll but a long time member! I think the nickel could be something if her weight is correct. Otherwise, I misread the thread. Send the 5c to PCGS! Spend the steel cent so someone can have the experience of finding it!
PS GIVEN THE FACTS posted by Trish, just because someone (ME) sees the posibility that her nickel could be something and defends it with the reasons I posted, does not make me an a troll.
After all the other shenanigans this weekend I had some preconceived notions and I may have misinterpreted @Married2Coins' post.
@Married2Coins I apologize for thinking you were an alt and trying to out you on the boards. I am sorry for any problems it may have caused.
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Let's keep focused on coins and not members. I cannot believe how our posts get twisted sometimes so that in one case here one member though another called him a liar and reported him when nothing of the sort was done!
Everything else aside. I don't get the need to "report" people on a public forum.
If you're mommy isn't available...
I worry more about creating a nuisance for PCGS than anything.
Boy you sure nailed that one, good thing we have you here.
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She's not a weekend fly-in. Look at her join date. Whatever is going on with her, she's been here for years and made some reasonable posts.
I stand by everything I said.
I believe you that is what makes this thread such comedic gold. This was an easily identified troll thread from the very beginning and you fell for it big time. Maybe if I change my avatar pic to a pretty girl and post a wild story you will fall all over your Richard to defend me and call accuse several forum members of calling me a liar too. You provided the best laugh for the forum in months, great job.
But special mention must also go to @Married2Coins for his incredible display of a man crush when he rode in to defend your impugned honor, also comedic gold You just cannot make this stuff up.
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Both of you roll in this sludge. It is comedic rhodium.
@Married2Coins — I saw him first, besides, you’re married.
What was this thread about again? 🤔
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I didn't fall for anything. I do what I always do: give helpful pointers and allow the posters to do with that information whatever they wish. I see no reason to insult newbies or assume they are trolling or make sarcastic comments. I did the same thing with US coins and his "slabbing company".
Be polite. Provide information. Leave it up to the OP to do what they wish.
And no one called you a liar. I pointed out that you implied the OP was a liar. And you did. And now you're calling her a troll. Or are you going to deny that also?
Now go call mommy again and complain that I wasn't nice to you.
You continue to add to the comedy because you were so duped, possibly you don't even realize you were duped, even better.
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Everything I said remains true.
People don't seem to realize that these threads exist for years. It is in the best interest of this forum to post useful information so that when someone else thinks they have a gold nickel, they get help instead of a stream of rudeness and insults.
But I don't really expect you to understand that.
I totally understand, you made a play for the op trying to get lucky and struck out, hard news. Maybe if you call your mommy she will sing soft kitty and make you feel better about yourself.
Your failed attempts to bait me with your childish "mommy" posts must be driving you crazy and only adds to the comedy.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
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Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
Here we go.
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That is a great selfie of you!! Do you have it framed and hanging on your wall.
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