Note that the rim is gone. That tells you the coin was ground down, machined. It's just damage. No way it left the mint in this condition.
It's a Jefferson nickel that someone ground off the reverse.
Don't do anything to the coins. You will kill the value. Don't wipe them with anything. Only hold them by the edges. Post clear images if...
Where do you see doubling?
I can only laugh at your understanding.
Do as you wish but others will correct you when you post false information. That will never change.
Same here. Nice images.
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This image is from CoinFacts. Variety 1 would make your coin 1867 or 1877. Variety 2 would make it 1887 or 1897. Image went poof. I'll try again.
Maybe you will learn more over the next 20 years. Hope you take the time.
In 1886 there was a change in these. Could you look at the last bottom feather? Where does it point in relation to ICA in AMERICA. It's hard to...
The feathers make me think the coin is 1887 or 1897.
Same here.
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Where do you see the doubling?
Welcome to the forum. Better images will get you better answers. So far I agree it's a plating issue.
The really hard part is being able to spot a coin that can be helped. You working on silver or copper?
I hope that someday you will take the time to learn from others. You were taught that in basic. Yes, I understand that you were also taught to...
I used to see a lot of fake stuff at gun shows. Lots of early dollars. It slowed down in my area. A lot of collectors were raising heck with...
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