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both sides of this nickel have the tail stamp and no date. Would like to know any info that you might have about this coin.
Hi Tina,
Usually when we see something like this it is because 2 coins were split and then glued back together. They are known as magician's coins and sold in novelty and magic stores for about $7.
However, that doesn't mean that you may not have that one in a million coin. Although it is virtually impossible for a coin to come from the US Mint with 2 tails, both the heads and tails dies strike the coin simultaneously, stranger things have happened.
Take a magnifying class and closely look at the edge of teh coin for a seam, I bet you will find one.
Regards
Joe Hylas
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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.
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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
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PCGS, NGC, Rotary
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Physician's Money Digest
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
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Paul Harris Fellow
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