Yes, this is a very rare and extremely valuable pattern coin known as the Goloid Metric Dollar. Here's a link to an auction for one:...
I would not buy this coin. It appears to have been overdipped.
MS-66
The only reason I posted that is because I had written one or two paragraphs about the counterfeit, to help the OP. Then I saw the date the thread...
MS-64
VF-35
I voted VF Details, cleaned. No clue on the Overton variety,
AU-58
Mintmarks were punched into the die, not into the coin. :)
Stains are PMD (Post Mint Damage), although the rim looks like a MAD.
MS-66FS
Does it have reflective fields? If so, it’s been reprocessed and the indent doesn’t matter.
AU-55
Shereeses, this topic is 4 years old. In the future, please try not to bump very old topics. Almost replied to this one with detailed info about...
Of course, I've heard it's a rare mint error worth thousands. Yours must be the finest known! Here's how you should list it on eBay: RARE ERROR...
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That is a proof nickel. Not a business strike.
Yes, I meant the slightly splotchy toning on the reverse below the buffalo. IMO, the second one just has better eye appeal.
I thought the first one was a 65 because it didn't have the luster and clean fields of the second one. The first one just didn't have the look of...
I wouldn't crack them out. Just get some low grade examples for your album.
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