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I have a 1911 v nickel that is the exact diameter of a penny instead of a nickel. It is missing the outer ridge, it is in good condition. Ever heard of this mistake and is it worth anything?
Rick,
I have to believe the coin was altered after it left the mint -- it's not possible to strike a coin like this. If the coin was struck on a penny blank, that would be possible -- but not on a blank made of nickel. Even if it was struck on a foreign blank, it would have been spread out to the diameter of a nickel (or more closely to it than you describe). To be struck to exactly the size of a penny is unheard of -- I bet it does not have a raised rim, right?
So again I have to believe it was altered at some time after it left the mint, making it worthless to collectors. Feel free to get an expert to look at it first-hand, but I would bet they would give the same answer.
I hope this helps,
Dan
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| Comment | Thank you, it does not looked altered but you are correct the rim is completely gone. I was hoping you had heard of this and yes it is nickel and not copper. | ||
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