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I have an 82 P Jefferson which I think is probably a broadstrike error but I'm not sure. The obverse is normal. The reverse however is indented with a thick rim. Some of the lettering also shows on the inside of the rim. The coin is almost uncirculated and is also in medal alignment with the reverse rotated a full 180 degrees. Thank you in advance. Images attached.
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Hi Ron:
Thanks for the opportunity to answer your question.
With odd or unusual coins, you always need to provide as much information as possible or photos, to help pinpoint what you may have. From the data and the photo you supplied, you likely have a coin that was damaged or cut by coming in contact with a tool or punch of some type after it left the mint. Altered or damaged coins have no added numismatic value.
Part of the reason I say this is because a real broadstruck would have both sides affected. The obverse would not be normal, as you state. A broadstike is not retained by the die collar, and is larger in diameter than a normal coin. Your coin may be part of two coins, both nickels, where one was hollowed out, and the other placed into it. This may explain the out of die alignment. This would be an altered coin.
Sometimes you can think you have a real error coin. Here are examples of coins either being altered or damaged.
See link: http://coinauctionshelp.com/page15.html
See link: http://conecaonline.org/content/OhNo.htm
You may want to check Ebay listings under US coins in the error and the nickel category to see if your coin is listed and what it is going for.
You may also want to check out these links on real error coin values:
http://www.coinsite.com/html/USErrorPrices.asp
http://www.minterrornews.com/priceguide.html
If you live close to a local shop, they should offer an opinion as to the value at no charge. Always try and get at least two opinions and try and deal with PNG dealers if possible. If you should decide to sell your items to a dealer, remember they will offer about 50% to 60% of the retail value. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php
Please remember to go to the experts site to rate this answer. Check the nomination box on the rating page below any comments you may have.
Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.
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| Comment | Thank you very much, Ron. Actually found the site by accident and glad I did. I live in Laramie, WY. The only coins shops are in Cheyenne and Fort Collins.Both proprietors admitted a lack of knowledge on error coins Again, many thanks. Ron | ||
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Ronald Fern
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I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.
Experience
Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.
Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG
Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News
Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964
BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968
Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.
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