The whole coin was covered in rust....I washed it in dish soap and water ( yeah...I know...Don't wash it...But it's a 1963....Who cares?) That's why you see a little " clean" spots here and there.
It's amazing what evil forces Mother Nature can conjure up! For that price, I'd rather have a Rusty Nail. Chris
Well this had me scratching my head cause I never saw a nickel rusted before... Learn something new every day I guess.... Thanks Guys for cluing me in.... ( I hate being clue-less )