As noted, there are a few diagnostics that can be used. Weight isn’t very reliable but quick. Best is to use the RDV diagnostics. Surest way.
If you’re a quarter short of a full roll and have a hammer handy…
Your specimen took a hit which damaged the coin and messed up the device (letter A). Many years of service and part of the hazards of being a coin.
Environmental discoloration. I get the impression it was wet for a bit.
Nice one!!
Once I hit the jackpot counting the till, I never minded being stuck with three drawers to count.
First hairnet I’ve seen. Neat damage. Welcome to CT!!
I hope that was the only one. I sometimes worry a fellow collector could be unpleasantly surprised.
Here in CT I used to see a fair number of Canadian coinage. Still available via a a CRH event but much less so via pocket change. Glad you...
I think this is the result of YouTube and Tictoc videos. I also notice the Browser feeds telling me to check my pocket change for a steel 1944 D...
Like many here, I find Coppercoins to be the go-to Lincoln variety source. I do use the others but only if I can’t find it there. Same as others:...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_nickel#:~:text=This%20resulted%20in%20some%20new,or%20name%20on%20his%20works.
I hadn’t thought about authenticity of Hobo nickels by dates, figuring any date was fair game. What is in hand might be the only qualifier.
I only noticed a few 2021 singles about 2 weeks ago. I was wondering why it took so long. Or maybe I was too interested in Stars than Series dates.
Interesting. What is the criteria for an honest hobo nickel?
Not sure without research. But a wonderful looking specimen!
I agree Jeff. I like the more balanced look. To achieve that I lean the coin in a pill bottle so both side see the same thing. You have to watch...
A soak in acetone will lift the paint without a Q-tip. Maybe a stubborn spot would need a mechanical assist, but probably not.
If you continue to pickle your nickel and keep a close eye on it, you may be able to etch it more to get a better look. I’ve seen folks sell...
Indeed! I started building a Pickled Nickel set from my CRH finds. What surprised me were the number of more difficult dates/mm’s still in...
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