wondering what happened to these coins
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wondering what happened to these coins
I got these nickels from different places over the years. I am assuming that it was some kind of plating error and that there must be more out there because they are different years. Feel free to share your thoughts. Thx
Re: wondering what happened to these coins
It can't be a plating error as 1942-43 Tombac Nickels were not plated.
Looks like some sort of environmental damage.
Looks like some sort of environmental damage.
Re: wondering what happened to these coins
My guesses are dipped/cleaned/polished.
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Re: wondering what happened to these coins
Could those just be the tombac war nickels?
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Yes, they are the Tombac war nickels.
About 1/3 of 1942 and all of 1943 nickels were made from Tombac.
They were also the first of the 12 sided nickels
About 1/3 of 1942 and all of 1943 nickels were made from Tombac.
They were also the first of the 12 sided nickels