US Nickels minted since 1965 weigh 5 grams. Pennies 2.5 grams. Probably Annealed: "Improper Annealing or Improper Plating used to be called Sintered planchets or Sintered Plating. It is thought that during the annealing process pure metal molecules, as in copper, migrate to the surface of the coin and form layers. With that add some heat and oxygen and coins can become reddish, black, and spotted from oxidization of the purer metal. Modern improperly annealed planchets are worth $35* to $120* but early dates and denominations like an Eisenhower Dollar can be worth $400.* Value depends on the grade of the coin as well and alloy." * Look for latest pricing as they could have appreciated in value.
Your welcome, I am new here but know a little about coins. I am sure some more knowledgeable members will offer more insight as well. TC
No. If it were the case it would be the same size, width and weight of a cent Planchet. Also, in 2006 Cent planchets were made of copper pkated zinc. That is not a copper plated zinc planchet.
That is a normal nickel. There is a weight varience for coins that could be +/- Your nickel is not improper alloy mix. Just normal Environmental toning damage. Nickels ate made of Cupro-Nickel so it contains a bit of copper. The copper will turn darker when exposed to the elements or a harsh chemical.
coinman2 We eliminated early on that the weight was correct for a nickel and it wasn't on a penny planchet. I also disclosed I am new here and never said I was an expert. There is a way to be polite and then there is a way to be something else. It should always be pleasant on here but I'm quickly finding that's a challenge for many. There are some very nice people on here like you too. I hope for me they counterweight some but if not I've not been here too long anyhow lol. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
I want to make a suggestion. And I want to do it in the nicest way possible. I admire you trying to figure out what the issue could be. But when you are not sure when you give three different possibilities of what it could be when it is simply damage that can cause confusion especially to coinman2 who is fairly new to collecting. Better to not say anything if you're not sure. We will see the thread and we will answer it properly. Peace
No. Incorrect again. U.S. Nickels are made from Cupro-Nickel and are 75% Copper and 25% Nickel. 75% is considered Mostly Copper not "a bit of" "We" don't want to confuse any newbies now do we.