Can this WWII nickel be helped?

Rob85635 · April 26, 2011 2:03PM

Quite some time ago I posted this nickel asking if there was any way to get a better look at the damage. I am not sure if it is a lamination error or some type of post mint damage. It is hard to see because of the tarnishing and I wonder since I have never dipped anything if a drop in some acetone followed by a bath in distilled water can help me see some of the details better, or is this poor thing doomed?

commoncents05 · April 26, 2011 2:10PM

Acetone can't hurt. FWIW, it looks like a lamination error to me.

-Paul

GrumpyEd · April 26, 2011 2:12PM

Acetone will not do anything to that other than get any goo off the surface.
I bet the color and look stays the same and it won't show anything new.
There is no risk in using it on that coin but no big benefit either.

LindeDad · April 26, 2011 3:20PM

Nothing will help that old dog. Time for the big melt for it.
It's easy to still find a less damaged example.

WoodenJefferson · April 26, 2011 3:26PM

I'd keep it original, it has some character for a silver era war nickel, almost a black Monticello. This era was prone to lamination flaws, just believe it is and so it shall be.

Enjoy the coin and and all it's gone through to end up with you.

Can this WWII nickel be helped?

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