Sibcannon Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I am wondering if this coin has environmental damage and if not what is this labeled as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Hello and welcome to the forum! You are correct in evaluating the coin having a level of environmental damage which would explain its unappealing coloration. I can see some minor pitting in George's hair. I also see some moderate circulation wear and marks from being circulated. I also see some rim damage on the reverse at about 11 o'clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Your correct Environmental Damage. There is nothing at the mint that would cause that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Welcome to the NGC chat board. The outer layers of clad coins are composed of a copper nickel alloy consisting of 75% copper, 25% nickel. (Nickels are composed entirely of this alloy.) This alloy darkens like this when buried in the ground or exposed to certain other unfavorable environmental conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
