Real 64 Jefferson copper error

Ok guys I've been studying this nickel a lot and comparison to say a 55 penny and 55 regular Jefferson. So this 64 Jefferson under 50x shows exactly the same color as the penny but thinner than a regular nickel and the rim is missing. So its a copper nickel with same thickness as the penny and smaller with rim missing. About same size as the regular penny. Has anyone ever seen this and explain please.

 

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Looks like a nickel struck on a cent planchet. Nice find.

 

Interesting. My question to you is where did you find it?

There are off metal errors. A blank Cent planchet can easily fit into a Nickel chamber.

 

@Joel Mashburn
Here is an example that I own. They are worth from $250.00 - $400.00 depending on the condition.


I'm not saying that yours is an Off Metal Mint Error because it still needs to be proven. Can you weigh your Cent?

 

Could it be acid washed?

 

The picture below is your coin. Compare your coin in the spots that i point out and notice how different it looks. i am not sure if i am just over analyzing this, but to me they dont look the same. To me the reverse of your coin kind of reminded me of a more recent reverse with the shape of the dome. Maybe i am wrong... idk lol

 

questionable, polished.

 

Doesnt the shape of it kind of remind you of a Canadian Cent, if it were to be pounded down?

 

What is the weight of the nickel, in question?

Some of the edges seem almost flat, as if the rim was ground down.
I imagine that this could happen if there wasn't a collar.
something looks off though.
I hope it is real, and if it is Nice Find.

 

I think it has potential to be a Nickel struck on a cent planchet. The weight would be a big piece of the puzzle.

 

It looks to me like someone used an emery wheel to remove the rim. I see a couple of flat spots on the rim.

Chris

 

From the photo only, and only
seeing one side, it appears to
be struck on a cent planchet,
but wiped/buffed/cleaned.

 

If its weight is essentially the same as a cent of that time (3.11 gms) then it HAS to go to a TPG (PCGS or NGC) for full evaluation (authentication, originality & grade).

 

Seems larger than a cent, but maybe that can happen in the striking process, if nickels are struck harder than cents.
Weight would be a key factor, because even if it were ground down PMD, it will prob weigh in between the two coins.
Anything around 3 grams and this could be a find.

 

the 95/5 copper zinc planchet is much softer requiring less strike pressure than a cupronickel planchet?

 

it weighs 3.1 and i did a regular nickel and it's 5.1 on my scale. It came from my grandfather collection and it has been sealed for many many years until i opened it last night for a better look

 

Pretty interesting/promising, but no use going anywhere with it until the weight is known.