Why is my Jefferson nickel rusted?
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Why is my Jefferson nickel rusted?
I found in circulation a very dark 1949 P nickel. I thought it may be a black beauty that was quite dirty. I cleaned it with MS70 to discover a lot of rust on both surfaces. It weighs 4.8 grams. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Re: Why is my Jefferson nickel rusted?
I'm guessing it's just corrosion from being in a harsh environment...maybe in the ground or in seawater. If I remember correctly the alloy is 75% copper.
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Re: Why is my Jefferson nickel rusted?
This coin looks to be a metal detectorist's find. A coin in alkaline or acidic soil can look this way after the chemicals in the dirt react with it for some time.
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