Found this yesterday thought I would share it with all you coin ethusiasts. Dont know exactly what type of error coin this would be. but I was hoping for a differnt planchet maybe?
It could be just discoloration from exposure to the elements. Have you weighed the coin? Standard weight for a regular nickel is 5 grams.
I believe it to be stained or discolored due to a reaction with some chemical. Laundry detergent maybe ? I have found a couple with that color and one war nickel that is completely black. I don't think it's an error, but PMD. gary
In the late 50's and early 60's, we would sometimes go to our summer home in Ocean City, MD during the winter months. Since all of the arcades along the boardwalk were closed in the off-season, we would hunt for coins along the beach. We didn't have metal detectors, but you could still find coins on the surface because the winds would cause the sand to shift. The weight of the coin would hold the sand in place beneath it. We'd find many nickels that had discolored to a reddish brown like the one posted, and I can only assume that the salty air and water had something to do with it. Chris
After taking another look, I am nearly certain it is not on the wrong planchet. Oversize coins on smaller planchets do not get a full strike like your nickel has. The planchet is sized and collared with the rim before it is pressed between the dies. Obviously the image would be deformed. gary
after digging for new foundation i pulled about four out of ground that looked almost same as this one i would say good chance that is what happen to this one
Notice how its missing part of the rim and details. This is the only one I have imaged at the present time. I've been working on a date set of them
