1943-S 5C

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1943-S 5C Nickel--Struck on a Steel Cent Planchet--VF 35 PCGS. A fascinating error, this coin obviously circulated for some time before an astute collector plucked it from economic channels. We suspect that the general public mistook this coin's deeply colored, green-gray surfaces for those of a well worn silver Wartime nickel. Closer inspection, however, reveals irregular peripheral definition--some of the letters are incomplete, while others are distended and drawn toward the rims. A problem-free coin for the grade, and one of the most curious errors in the Mullen consignment.
From the Patrick J. Mullen Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22TT, PCGS# 4021, GSID# 3251)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: Copper

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