2 Possible Nickel Errors???

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Found these 2 nickels that both appear to have an error. The first one looks like it was struck in grease and some of the lettering is covered with extra nickel possibly (cud)? The second one is a solid copper color. Didn't get nickel plating? I'm not for certain if these are actual mint errors but I'm pretty sure the first one is. Tell me what you think, any feedback is appreciated. HH and have a great day.

 

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[enamel7]

Neither are errors. The first one is either-or a combination of circulation wear or die wear. Cuds are when part of the die breaks away. The 2nd one is simply environmental damage. Nickels aren't plated.

 

[huntsman53]

Neither are errors. The first one is either-or a combination of circulation wear or die wear. Cuds are when part of the die breaks away. The 2nd one is simply environmental damage. Nickels aren't plated.

I agree that both are not errors! I could be wrong on the first Nickel but to me it appears that it spent some time in a dryer, then some sort of squeezing (compression) of the Obverse and Reverse both of which were intentional. The second Nickel was likely in a fire which caused the Copper in the composition to rise to the surface of the coin.


Frank

 

[huntsman53]

Neither are errors. The first one is either-or a combination of circulation wear or die wear. Cuds are when part of the die breaks away. The 2nd one is simply environmental damage. Nickels aren't plated.

I agree that both are not errors! I could be wrong on the first Nickel but to me it appears that it spent some time in a dryer, then some sort of squeezing (compression) of the Obverse and Reverse both of which were intentional. It appears to have been mounted in some type of clamping machinery, tool or device due to the lighter area highlighting "IN GOD WE TRUST", "LIBERTY" and the Date. Also, the Reverse Die was likely suffering severe Die Fatigue when the coin was struck.

The second Nickel was likely in a fire which caused the Copper in the composition to rise to the surface of the coin.


Frank