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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Michael K, post: 3728590, member: 78298&quot;]One interesting variety that can add some value is what is known as the <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1959-jefferson-nickel-improperly-annealed-black-beauty.250868/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1959-jefferson-nickel-improperly-annealed-black-beauty.250868/">“black beauty”</a> nickel. These nickels are the result of improper annealment, the process by which planchets are heated to prepare them for striking.</p><p><br /></p><p>It seems these nickels were left in the furnace a bit too long, producing a darker color that can range from gunmetal gray to jet black. Improper annealment can be found in all denominations, but 1959 nickels are particularly known for this error.</p><p><br /></p><p>Black beauties do not differentiate themselves much in terms of value unless they are in higher grades, where they can be worth a bit more due to their unique error.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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