1974 US nickel error?

I just found a 1974 US nickel in a jar of change. I have no idea when I got it. Anyhow, it looks brand new, as if it were kept out of circulation. The odd part about it is the raised bump on the back of the coin. It is square in the middle and raises just above the rim of the nickel. I was just curious if anyone knew of this imperfection or had any information about the coin. I've had no luck so far finding anything about it.

 

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I forgot about posting this question a few years ago until I googled about the coin in question and found this thread. Anyhow, here's a picture of the coin. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. - Greg

 

Greg, your first post is from 2005. You've been around here longer than I have. You've been trying to figure this out for the last 8 years? I don't know what it is, I'm sorry. But I'm very honored to give you your first "Like" for your persistence.

 

Eddie,

That is brilliant. Thanks! I actually did forget about posting back then. Didn't realize it was in 2005.

 

Are you in a hurry for an answer? Can I get back to you later?

 

Greg, this is what I know. It's in the shape of a "cud." That's the vernacular for a major break of the die that stuck out the coin. The reverse die was broken. But this is what's wrong with that theory. That area is very well protected on the die. It's all recessed; the lowest area on the die. One wouldn't think anything would break off there.

Tell you what you need to really resolve this. Get us clear pictures of both that reverse and the obverse. It wouldn't hurt to provide clear closeups of the area, too. Honestly, from your picture, I'm not even sure if that's the same metallic composition as the coin.

And get them to us sooner than 8 years from now. Sorry, just had to get that in.

 

Eddie,

Thanks getting back to me. I attached three photos, I hope they are up at least, that are a bit detailed. My thought is that it's a cud, too. I thought it would have been pulled at the mint before making it to the public.

 

In my opinion, it is something done post mint. The huge contrast between the color and overall appearance makes me think this. It seems to me someone has soldered it or something similar, possibly to attach it to something.

 

I agree with Greg......probably solder.

A cud is a break on the rim that extends into the field. This would just be considered a die break....if it were one.

Chris

 

I knew I would get ya!

 

What?

 

Huh?

 

You must be having a "Senior Moment".

Chris

 

I forgot to take my Alzheimer's medicine.

 

Thanks for the help everyone. Since that one was apparently so easy that even the old geezers got it, how about this coin? Also from the magical jar of old coins. Any idea of its origami and worth?

 

I knew you could make origami from currency but I never heard of making origami from a coin.

 

I agree with gbroke but..... it could be a 'cud' defective die - A coin showing raised metal from a large die crack, or small rim break

 

Haha. The perils of autocorrect. I bet a strongman can bend a coin into origami...

 

Thanks, Lakota. I'm taking the coin to a shop tomorrow. Hopefully I'll know what it is with their help.