Is that one piece? In other words, is your die double-sided?
Google "specific gravity coin" for a more complete answer. Basically you weigh the coin dry and suspended in water. Then you plug those weights...
1906 = nice lamination
I am going to stick my neck out and offer a possible explanation for how this error occurred. My theory is this off-center nickel was struck...
A SG test might not give you the final answer but it would help to rule out certain compositions (e.g., it is not 80% silver or 90% gold).
People, especially new members that signed up just to find out what their coin is, are inclined to start their own thread to ask their question....
A noble gesture but it won't work.
No, it is not an error. It is a variety.
A Specific Gravity test would give you a good idea of the coin's composition.
A broadstrike, by definition, is a coin struck outside the collar. Therefore a broadstrike will not have a struck edge and is usually somewhat...
How were we to know that? My answer still stands.
Squeeze job. Flip the coin over and you should find corresponding damage on the reverse.
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All Liberty Nickels were struck at the Philadelphia Mint until 1912 (the last official year they were struck). In 1912 the Denver and San...
I don't understand the "at 7.5 grams" portion of your question. Based on what you posted above: The coin weighs 7.5000 grams. The fineness is...
I agree. It looks legit to me.
WG users generally discourage posting photos that show the serial number of bills because someone could enter the bill to up their score without...
A die crack will be raised on the coin and a strike-through will be incuse (because the item that came between the die and the planchet got...
I don't follow what you are saying. Are you saying you went to a couple of places before you found the 'Where's George' note or you had to search...
Your coin is not an error; it is damaged. The rims are the highest points on the coin. The coin was probably rubbed on a surface enough to wear...
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