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1943-D 5C --Struck on a Copper-Nickel Blank--MS64 ANACS....
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Sold on Dec 5, 2008 for:
$1,840.00
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Description
Copper-Nickel 1943-D Nickel MS64
An Important Transitional Alloy Error
1943-D 5C --Struck on a Copper-Nickel Blank--MS64 ANACS. The
ANACS holder states that an X-ray spectography test indicated the
alloy is 73% nickel and 27% copper, nearly identical to the 75%-25%
alloy of prewar (and postwar) Jefferson nickels. This is a
transitional alloy error, since the Denver Mint switched to billon
silver for its 1943 through 1945 five cent production. Similar to
the famous copper cents of 1943, a few planchets of the old alloy
apparently lodged in bins or machinery and were eventually
intermingled with planchets of the copper, manganese, and silver
alloy. Since the copper-nickel alloy requires greater striking
pressure, the present piece is softly defined on the steps and near
the ear. Lustrous, lightly toned, and well preserved with
outstanding eye appeal.
Auction Info
2008 December Houston, TX Signature Coin Auction #1118 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2008
4th-7th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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