Just wondering...I came across a nickel today, cant remember which of the 2 varieties it was...but it lacks of luster in some parts of it...like in some places it was polished and some parts it wasnt...sorry I didnt post a pic...my scanner lacks of the USB cable!!! (my bro...took it!) Ivan Edit: Ok I found it is the Lewis & Clark: Boat Version (the 2nd variety I guess) and is minted in Philly. Isnt that easy to notice either...
Ivan, It's OK. You don't have to post a picture for that one. I know exactly what you're talking about. I believe they are commonly called "laminations", and in my opinion, they are caused by the high-speed minting techniques used on cupro-nickel coins. It seems that about one out of ten, of the new nickels that I look at, has this defect. Hope that helps.
Thanks! I usually dont look for errors...but i found this one....that's why I asked and you reply real good! thanks!
