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Massive split jefferson nickel

Bigrig52Bigrig52 Posts: 677
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What caused this to happen.It is split right through the whole coin but not all the way to the edges.You can see light right through the coin..I never in my whole life seen any thing like this..Is there any value to any thing like this..It is hard to get a good picture of the light coming through the coin but i did my best..Thanks for you help..

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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Your coin would have to be examined by a professional to determine if its legitimate or not. I've seen cracks on coins where you can see through them but never a coin with a slot (more or less).
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,275 ✭✭✭
    Looks like post-mint damage to me, but it may be your pics.

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  • sumduncesumdunce Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭✭
    I would agree with PMD, and therefore no added value.



    S
  • errormavenerrormaven Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭
    It may well be a natural fissure in the coin metal strip. These usually show facing, beveled edges and that's what I seem to see here. However, a better photograph would be needed for a secure diagnosis.
    Mike Diamond is an error coin writer and researcher. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those held by any organization I am a member of.
  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    I agree with PMD.
    Becky
  • FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    PMD...

    Steve
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  • GrumpyEdGrumpyEd Posts: 4,749 ✭✭✭
    Not sure about this one but it might be a real error not PMD.

    Unless you had a plasma cutter or something I don't see an easy way to fake that without damaging or bending the coin.

    Closer pics out of the holder might help.

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    Ed
  • Bigrig52Bigrig52 Posts: 677
    Here is a better picture.Let me know what you think..I don't think it is Post Mint Damage.But thats just my opinion..

  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Any way to get some focus on that second picture?

    It's still way to fuzzy to make any determinations.

    If you are willing, there are many qualified photographers on this forum that would be happy to photograph your coin.

    Heck, PM me and I'll do it through my scope.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • errormavenerrormaven Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭
    As I originally guessed, it is indeed a natural fissure in the coin metal strip. A neat error by any standard.
    Mike Diamond is an error coin writer and researcher. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those held by any organization I am a member of.

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