So I looked over my change from my trip to the gas station and really curious is if this jefferson nickel was toyed with? or it just so happens that there was a face developed on the obverse side from many years of wear and tear
Hey George, That would be post-mint damage, either by someone playing around or a counting machine/washing machine. Seen plenty of them. The great news is that it's still worth face value
Legend has it that, when he is needed, Chuck Norris will reappear on the reverse of a 1964 D Jefferson Nickel to save the world from disaster. Of course, in that legend, the first thing to sprout from Monticello is his beard.
Well, all I can say is that you've obviously not looked at that many coins. Has you dine so, then you'd know that these are marks left from a coin wrapping machine which uses a circular movement to crimp the ends of the wrapped down. No offense intended but this is quite common post mint damage.
I wish I could say "Neither have I" but that would be incorrect. The coin is damaged, plain and simple. It also has circulation wear. This coin made it to the end of a coin rolling machine and with the wear it looks as if you can see a face. If you stare at it long enough, you'll see anything your heart desires.
Ken Jesus turned water into wine .....not bourbon . That calls for a 2 step miracle .......distillation
Wait, is that what i think it IS??? I mean im tipsy right now but , do i see a downward sprouting mushroom Disclaimer: im referring to the cook island coin via post #16