I don't think it's a coating, because it just feels like it's part of the coin. Also, the fact that mine and bryantallard's are both 1970 makes me...
Definitely not paint. Don't know much about plating issues, so maybe?
Hi! I have an almost identical 1970 nickel - mine has some damage on the obverse though. Not sure if the holes are related to the odd texture or...
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