Looking at the nickel a little more, it seems to be a brockage as well. That would explain why there isnt a detailed obverse strike. Looking at 12 o'clock on the obverse you can see the very far left hand side of the steps of Monticello and an incused N from MONTICELLO just below. Appears to be one half of a mated pair lol.
I like the nickel. Great find, great price! It looks like it’s an army private with an ear on the right and he’s smiling