Also, is the appearance a nickel that was struck through grease would give? I thought there may be a chance since the metal is sort of hilly, raised and the beads are still somewhat present.

Bill in Burl wrote: ↑

Tue May 25, 2021 3:18 pm

Yes, or someone didn't like caribou and ground it down.

Thought so. Missing a beaver, maybe he moved the metal to build a dam...

Corny jokes aside, thank you for the reply.

I'm fairly certain this is likely a dryer coin, but thought I'd run it by the experts...

coinguy wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:25 am

Welcome to the Forum

That coin has been ground down creating that effect.
It’s not an error but classed as damage.

Figured as much, but you never know! Appreciate the wisdom.

I'm not much for error coins, but I came across this dime. Wear or error? The bust of Queen Liz is still raised with the details in her crown very pronounced as well as the back of her hair and necklace. Writing is still raised although weak in some areas. Perhaps a weak strike? My scanner is down, ...