ricwaters Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I hope someone can explain what I've found. The coin is struck with the reverse on both sides (double-tailed), so it has no date stamp or mint mark. The sides are offset by about 90 degrees (a quarter turn). It has clearly been circulated, as I received it in charge at a local store. I only became aware of it because a vending machine wouldn't take it (which I assume means that the weight is wrong). The condition could best be described as "good." Since there are no reports on the Web for double-tailed nickels, I'm wondering if this is a "mule" or some sort of counterfeit. Any help in figuring out what this is will be appreciated. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 It's a coin manufactured as a novelty. Usually they are made by splitting two nickels and then mounting the like parts together. If you check the edge carefully with a magnifier you'll find a seam. Fun coin to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 On the left side picture it looks like there's a seam going around the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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