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Jefferson Nickel with 2 Obverse Sides - Want to Learn More About This Error....

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  • RandyG
    • Aug 2022
    • 5
    #1

    Jefferson Nickel with 2 Obverse Sides - Want to Learn More About This Error....

    I have a Jefferson Nickel with a 1979 obverse on one side, and a 1980 obverse on the other side. I am interested in learning more about this - what kind of error classification does this fall into?; how common is this type of error?; what is the approximate value of this coin? I have maybe 15 other mint error coins, but this is the one I am most curious about. I was searching for sources and found CONECA, so I joined. Other than my membership intro, this is my first post. I will attempt to embed photos so you can see more detail.

    Thanks, RandyG
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  • mustbebob
    Moderator
    • Aug 2007
    • 3050
    #2
    Welcome to the forum. We are glad you're here!
    Your coin is called a magician's coins. The reverse of the 1980 coin was removed with a lathe from just inside the rim. The 1979 coin was ground down or lathed to fit inside the cavity and glued in. You can actually see the lathe line on the 1979 side, just inside the rim. These are made after the coin left the mint and is considered Post Mint Damage.
    Bob Piazza
    Lincoln Cent Attributer

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    • MintErrors
      Minterrors.org
      • Jun 2015
      • 3554
      #3
      Welcome aboard.

      I think this would be classified as a mule, IF it is a legit error.

      This sort of coin should be sent to a third party grading company so they can make sure it is a legit error and not a magicians coin, or fabricated in some ones garage.

      People with machinist lathes are very skilled and many laugh when they create something that a numismatist will be scratching their head.

      My opinion is, that it was probably fabricated outside of the mint. It appears to have two different dates, and that is highly suspect. The only scenario I can think of is something like this could have happened at the end of the year. They could have been created by mint workers as well.

      Check the weight it should be close to 5 grams if I remember the coin weight for a nickel.
      Gary Kozera
      Website: https://MintErrors.org

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      • RandyG
        • Aug 2022
        • 5
        #4
        Thank you very much Bob and Gary!! Very informative!! Bob - I see what you are talking about on the 1979 side... This is my first experience with a "magician's coin". I appreciate you all taking the time to help inform me.

        Thanks,

        Randy

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