1923S buffalo nickel

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  1. keithfreeman

    keithfreeman New Member

    It is copper I believe anyone have some info 20141205_175236.jpg
     
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  4. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    All nickels are 75% copper (except the silver war nickels). That is what you have.
     
  5. Andy Kim

    Andy Kim Member

    75% copper and 25% Nickel
     
  6. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    just bad lighting
     
  7. mouse

    mouse Active Member

    All nickels are 75% copper and 25% nickel.
     
  8. keithfreeman

    keithfreeman New Member

    I understand that they are 75% copper but this one is 100% copper there supposed to have a clad layer of nickle on outside I'm going to Mic it I'll post thickness
     
  9. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    Nickels are not clad - none of them. The alloy is 75% copper and 25% nickel throughout the coin. If you weigh it, I will bet you get about 4.9 grams - indicating it is the proper alloy and thickness. The color you see is just contamination.
     
  10. l.cutler

    l.cutler Member

    Nickels when exposed to the elements often tone a copper color. I have found many of them metal detecting that show this coloration.
     
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