US Nickel [solved]

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rmuniak
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Posted: 29 Jan 2024, 16:44 #
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What is the deal with this added metal to the rim

Ray Muniak Retired artist/sculptor . 79 years old. 4 children 10 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren. Also worked as a wood patternmaker (Foundry industry) for 27 years before becoming a full time artist.
Mr. Midnight Catalogue referee
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Posted: 29 Jan 2024, 23:49 #
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Speculating of course - experiment in the metal arts class…

Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Beekeeper
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Posted: 30 Jan 2024, 00:58 #
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Looks like the remains of a coin bezel.  https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=coin+bezel  

Status changed to Solved (rmuniak, 30 Jan 2024, 14:52)
rmuniak
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Posted: 30 Jan 2024, 14:53 #
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You got it. Thanks 

Ray Muniak Retired artist/sculptor . 79 years old. 4 children 10 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren. Also worked as a wood patternmaker (Foundry industry) for 27 years before becoming a full time artist.
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