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1893 V Nickel. Mint Error or Beginnings of a love token?

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    1893 V Nickel. Mint Error or Beginnings of a love token?

    Hello everyone, not sure if this is a mint error or someone was planning to make a love token. Just trying to gather thoughts on to have it attributed or not. As you can see the reverse is blank except for the denticles. Also, there are some circular marks just inside of the denticles. The weight of the nickel is 5.0 grams consistant with what is found in the Red Book. If you think it is not the beginnings of a love token what error do you think this would be.
    Thank you for your time and comments,
    Robert S20220201_0007.jpg S20220201_0006.jpg
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    Could be one side of a magician's coin. Post mint damage IMHO.

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      As far as a magician's, there are no visible seams on the reeded edge. I never thought to check that until you mentioned it.
      I guess it could still be that. thank you for your thoughts
      Last edited by Robert Janks; 02-01-2022, 09:31 PM.

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      • #4
        Do you see any lathe marks on that side at all? The mint can not 'make' a coin like that, so it is definitely a post mint anomaly.
        Bob Piazza
        Lincoln Cent Attributer

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        • #5
          I agree with it being an unfinished love token. Some are really cool looking. Maybe attempt it? I always wanted to try doing something on a coin like that or a hobo nickel. The hard part is done on yours.

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            The forum ate my original post. Might be a little late, but it restored....


            The Reverse looks like it may be recessed just a bit. SumD might be on the right track, as I thought the same thing. But by removing metal, the weight of the coin should be less than the actual coin weight. It does look Post mint Damage.

            If it was a Uniface coin another blank would have prevented any impression on the reverse.

            How do denticles, that are part of the coin design show up and not the rest? That would have to be one big amount of struck through grease which is highly unlikely.

            My question is, are you sure this coin weight is in tolerance?

            The rim looks a lot higher, and there are reverse denticles which means the coin was struck by a die. The markings on the surface of the reverse are definitely suspect. It could have been placed in a lathe. Some one may have been experimenting with the coin but in the end, it was probably done after the coin left the mint.
            Gary Kozera
            Website: https://MintErrors.org

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              Thanks to everyone who has responded. I am sure on the weight it is 5 grams on the nose. That is what is so perplexing having the denticles there and the weight being right on. I always figured if someone was making a love token then some metal would have to be removed or see some kind of hammer type damage on the opposite side. I just might have to wait for a show and get it in someone's hands.

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