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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jody526, post: 12429, member: 578&quot;]Off-color Jefferson nickels are not uncommon, and are known in hues ranging from smokey blue through deep purple to black. </p><p>The natural discoloration is caused by either an incorrect alloy mix containing significantly too much copper, or an improper anealing process.</p><p>Some collectors are attracted to them, in the same way as some prefer toned coins, and will pay a small premium for them.</p><p>I can&#039;t say for sure this is the case with the coin in question, but it is a known fact that naturally dark Jeffersons are well documented.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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