1943P Nickel - What am I looking at?!

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by MCPark82, Mar 11, 2019.

  1. MCPark82

    MCPark82 Active Member

    I’ve actually had this one set aside for a couple years probably. I’ve always assumed it was just damaged until I got a digital scale and jewelers loupe recently. Can anyone tell me what’s up with this please? TIA!
     

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  3. Legomaster1

    Legomaster1 Cointalk Patron

    Looks like post mint damage to me- it's not an error. Corroded and scratched up coin.
     
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  4. R_rabbit

    R_rabbit Well-Known Member

    5 cents:)
     
    R_rabbit, Mar 11, 2019
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  5. paddyman98

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    I call it DEFDAM - Definitely Damage :yack:

    Circulation wear and tear with Environmental Damage
     
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  6. MCPark82

    MCPark82 Active Member

    I always assumed so too but under magnification it looks to me like there are other letters stamped into various places around the rim of the coin and overtop the normal letters in some places... or am I experiencing false pattern recognition? The next to last picture for example...
     
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  7. paddyman98

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    That seems to be the case.. The corrosion would give that appearance.
     
    paddyman98, Mar 11, 2019
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  8. cpm9ball

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    War nickels are 35% silver.

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Mar 11, 2019
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  9. Legomaster1

    Legomaster1 Cointalk Patron

    So, around $1-$2.
     
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  10. MCPark82

    MCPark82 Active Member

    That’s fine... just making sure I’m not suddenly rich. Thanks everyone
     
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