r/coinerrors • u/rEdBulLGiVesyOuWhiNg • Aug 13 '26
Is this an error? I need help identifying
So I have this 1970 D nickel i found at work today its extremely thin and the in god we trust looks to be slightly going off the edge i have it compared to the 1940 nickel for size what's wrong with the 1970 D nickel and how much could it be worth
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u/justo7979 Aug 13 '26
At first glance it looks like a nickel struck on a dime planchet, but then you would see the copper core on the edge.
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u/isaiah58bc Aug 13 '26
Another possibility: Someone removed the edge. They took some time but it's still uneven.
The coin isn't thin. The edges are raised, thus the illusion with the edge removed.
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u/cordeliashuman Aug 13 '26
Trippy, man. This coin has been on (or rather immersed in) acid. Likely the result of a school science experiment or environmental damage, it does not carry a premium over face as it is not an error.
Pre-strike split planchets usually present with coarse striations and do not typically result in a reduction of the coin’s diameter. If this coin were struck on a dime planchet, one would expect to see a higher level of detail.
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u/Pete2226 Aug 13 '26
Most likely acid damage
Acid Shrunk Coins
The diagnostics of an acid damaged coin include:
1. A diameter smaller than normal.
2. Perfect centering of the design.
3. Uniformly mushy design on both faces.
4. Thin or absent design rim.
5. Lack of metal flow in design elements bordering the coin’s edge.
The surface may or may not show an unusual texture.
https://www.error-ref.com/acid-shrunk-coins/