I find this partial Jefferson nickel scrap interesting, What there is of the reverse shows siginificant detail. It is very thin. The obverse gives the impression of being "ground" but in hand you would notice random high spots. I would have expected a smoother and uniform surface from being ground. I have tried to get more detail but it is difficult with the file size limitation. What do you think?
It's probably fake, but it *could* be a large lamination piece. Maybe. Probably Not. But that IS a possiblity.
A large flake peels off the surface of a coin. It's caused by impurities in the alloy or a poorly mixed alloy. A piece this large might be worth as much as $100.
Hey Mike, Just out of curiosity, what would be the value if he had the obverse to go with it? Michael
peachymargarita and Becky thank you for your interest and responses. I found it....put it in my interesting coin box ( when I don't know) and havent seen it for several years. I have just recently discovered and found an interest in this forum. I am attempting to find out out the coins I have accumulated in my "interesting coin box " through this forum and Google. It is addictive. I have many but I do not want to monopolize the forum searching for answers. I will try to post with some restraint.. I am not an avid collector or dealer. The coins that I have accomulated are because something about them had got my attention. I have also worked for a bank in the late 60's and had consulting work for banks, both prime coin collecting opportunities. Gofy
If you don't mind a little sleuth work I'm sure you can find any answer by using the search feature on this forum. Otherwise I can't think of anyone who would mind if you asked a lot of questions. Man working in a bank. I'm so envious! Probably for the best, I know I would get no work done. Michael
Great find. I used to work in a bank, but I had very little time to search coins at the time. I was also going to school full time at night and working full time. I wish that I could go back and search those rolls.
