I Cannot Believe I Been Sucked Into This

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Randy Abercrombie, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM.

  1. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    My son….. MY son has lost his everloving mind over this nickel. So much so that he had to drive 25 miles in the rain last night for me to study on it…. The coin in question is a 1940 Philly nickel that may be VG. Here’s the deal. He swears there is a dramatic doubling under “Pluribus”. And frankly, under the highest magnification that I have, there does appear to be something there. For the life of me, I cannot make it clear with my phone camera.

    I know I am looking at a textbook case of pareidolia here on a well circulated 85 year old coin. But this is my son and I promised him that I would ask those that know…… I cannot believe I am making this post…..

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    Randy Abercrombie, Jan 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Oh, no! Is he one of those people? ;)

    At least it's not roadkill, right?

    I don't see nuttin'. *shrugs*
     
    lordmarcovan, Jan 18, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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  4. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Agreed, I see nothing unusual at all! :cigar:
     
    fretboard, Jan 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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  5. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    It looks like Don Taxay flipping us off.
    Sorry couldn't resist.

    Don't be too hard on him. I don't know what it is about doubling or perceived doubling but it really gets people going for some reason.
     
    longnine009, Jan 18, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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