Hello all,
I found this nickel in my pocket change. At first thought it was rust, or severe damage, but on taking a closer look, it appears to be plated with copper (I think). It is struck on a regular nickel planchet, weighs 5g, and a 2002- Denver mint, but I don't know what it is. Is this an error coin, or some special commemorative variety. From my research I haven't found any 2002 commemorative nickels. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Leonel.
Copper-Plated Nickel or Something Like It - 2002-D
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Re: Copper-Plated Nickel or Something Like It - 2002-D
:dunno possibly 'covered' in something to hugeeyes this way ...... :confused:
i hugeeyes a proper 'coloration' on part of the rim, so, ? :confused: ?
is the brown-ish coloring a "powdery" substance ?? whistling2:
i hugeeyes a proper 'coloration' on part of the rim, so, ? :confused: ?
is the brown-ish coloring a "powdery" substance ?? whistling2:
Re: Copper-Plated Nickel or Something Like It - 2002-D
Hi Paul,
No it is not powdery. It is a solid uniform layer (Even on the rim). I tried finding similar coins online, and no one had a convincing opinion.
Thanks
Leo
No it is not powdery. It is a solid uniform layer (Even on the rim). I tried finding similar coins online, and no one had a convincing opinion.
Thanks
Leo
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Re: Copper-Plated Nickel or Something Like It - 2002-D
Unfortunately, this looks like a cup holder coin.
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Re: Copper-Plated Nickel or Something Like It - 2002-D
Yeah, it is a damaged coin from the environment it was stored in.
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Re: Copper-Plated Nickel or Something Like It - 2002-D
i agree, from these pics, it looks like a 'post mint' alteration..... :dunno
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Re: Copper-Plated Nickel or Something Like It - 2002-D
Typically nickels that turn red have been in the ground.
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