1997-D Nickel annealing errors?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by 71Avalon, Oct 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM.

  1. 71Avalon

    71Avalon Well-Known Member

    Found this in a roll the other day. Could it be an annealing error? For reference I included a pic of a slabbed specimen that I own (seller's pic) since my phone doesn't take very good pictures. In hand it looks like the slabbed one with the soft coppery coloring. Opinions?

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  3. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    With how dull the nickel areas look I would lean towards ED.
     
  4. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    I agree, the copper colored areas have a spotted nature and variation in color intensity that makes me think environmental damage. The graded example shows smooth and even copper areas.
     
  5. 71Avalon

    71Avalon Well-Known Member

    Okay I'll go with that. Thank you. What in the environment would cause coppery coloring like that? Just curious so I'll know better if I come across another.
     
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Don’t forget the copper that’s in the nickel.
     
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  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

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