Another find in the till at work. Plucked this one out because it definitely stood out from the rest. This 2018 P Roosevelt looks more like it's from 1918. Personally I don't believe this is road rash (no scuffing on the rim) or a washer/dryer job. So, What do you all think this is? I know the chips are common, but the lines, off color, and finish are what have me puzzled. I have my thoughts but want to hear from the group to see if what I think could be correct.
I want to say Improperly Annealed Planchet. But honestly I am not totally sure. The edge can help determine that. Those are great pictures!
maybe @Fred Weinberg would know. I was thinking Improperly Annealed Planchet too from the looks of it, but totally inexperienced. The edge though isn't totally "clear" from the past descriptions of them. @Shrews1994 may like to see.
The lines are from an improperly mixed alloy or Woodie. I think that the color is environmental damage. A soak in acetone would help with the gunk on the surface can't really tell if there is any luster underneath.
I plan on giving it a bath to see if it cleans up. It must have had a short rough life if this is from the elements.
Stumping the Paddyman and getting a compliment in the same post... mark one thing off my bucket list. Thanks.
I'll have to break out the big glasses to see better details for an answer. The texture of the coin makes it hard to determine?
After further review and high powered magnification, the lines on this coin are not raised. They remind me of a vinyl record.
Let me check. I have come across many of these in pocket change. Going back to 2011D The nickel by itself is too hard to strike by itself. Copper is mixed with the nickel to soften it
