Does anyone know if this coin is a broadstrike coin?

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Reinadecalif
Reinadecalif Posts: 5 ✭
edited June 30, 2023 8:18PM in U.S. Coin Forum

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  • MedalCollector
    MedalCollector Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭✭✭
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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.

  • FredWeinberg
    FredWeinberg Posts: 6,040 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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

    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.
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not a broadstrike... It does look like glue residue. Soak it in acetone. Cheers, RickO

  • Reinadecalif
    Reinadecalif Posts: 5 ✭
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    Thanks for all of your input, have a great day.

  • Reinadecalif
    Reinadecalif Posts: 5 ✭
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