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I discovered a 1996 Jefferson Nickel that is physically bigger and is thinner than a normal Nickel. Could this be from an error during minting or has it been deformed somehow by some other means?
 beside 1992 Jefferson (normal)'))
Hello Rick,
A coin could not be properly stamped if it is too big in diameter for the coin press or too thin for the die to raise the image properly.
So I do suspect that the coin was altered after it left the US Mint. I have seen these squeezed coins before. They are often rejected by vending machines.
If you do think it is an error first try weighing the piece it should be 5 grams.
I would then direct you to a dealer for his opinion on the piece.
Let me know if you wish to pursue this venue.
Good Luck
PapaJack
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