What is this on this 1960 nickel

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by kelleef, Oct 11, 2014.

  1. kelleef

    kelleef Member

    Just got it out of my pocket change I think it may be a die crack or cud help me out plz
     

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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    It looks more like something was stuck to the reverse, like soldered. It's too straight-looking for me to think it is something else. I could be wrong though. :)
     
  4. kelleef

    kelleef Member

    That's what I thought but if soldered wouldn't the obverse show some kind of heating
     
  5. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Looks like a mace......
     
  6. kelleef

    kelleef Member

    Mace? Kinda lost me there
     
  7. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

  8. kelleef

    kelleef Member

    Ahhh so it's just junk huh well not junk 5cent but not my big money maker
     
  9. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Not always.
     
  10. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I agree, it looks like solder.
     
  11. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    It may be a split die in progress (die breaking in half). If so, it's not junk. Don't ask me how much it's worth; I don't know.
     
  12. kelleef

    kelleef Member

    It's solder I took a knife and scraped it off :(
     
  13. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    The black spots around it was from the acid flux used with the solder. Most likely a pin or clip to use as buttons on a large coat
     
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