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1958 Jefferson Nickel Error? Pictures included Question

MorganmanicMorganmanic Posts: 1,343
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I have a 1958 Jefferson Nickel that weighs 3.04 Grams. The obverse looks similar to a grease filled die but the reverse is a good strike. The coins like I siad weighs almost 2 grams light. Could this be a Jefferson nickel struck on a foreign planchet? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Thanks
RACC
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  • PRIZ430PRIZ430 Posts: 306 ✭✭✭
    looks like someone shaved off the rim....perhaps a HS shop class project????
  • OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have some 58P's that are light but not taht much, there from BU
    rolls, and I really gave much thought to them, just thought quality
    control was lacking that year, that one looks like an acid experiment

    Steve
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  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,915 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's been in an acid bath.
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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,277 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>It's been in an acid bath. >>



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  • GoldClauseGoldClause Posts: 838 ✭


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    << <i>It's been in an acid bath. >>



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  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As mentioned, "Acid Treated".......
    Retired 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.
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As mentioned, "Acid Treated".......
    Retired 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.
  • MorganmanicMorganmanic Posts: 1,343
    I see there is consensus on this but I have seen many acid batch coins and there is usually some pitting from the acid. IN addition the reverse does not show any damage and 2 grams to come off the obverse alone is a lot of acid I would expect more damage to the Jefferson relief.
    RACC
    I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
    Take a nickel and pour just enough nitric acid into a petri dish so it does not cover the nickel. Cohesion will keep the acid off the exposed area, adhesion will allow the acid to eat at the submerged portion, even taking away from the exposed rim. It even has that trapped gas effect of flow from the center outward...yes, acid etched.
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  • gonzergonzer Posts: 3,029 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As the aforementioned experts so succinctly put it...acid treated without a doubt.
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,488 ✭✭✭✭✭
    acid bath and shop project image fwiw
  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>It's been in an acid bath. >>



    agreed
    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree... acid bath..... Cheers, RickO

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