Several days ago in change, I noticed an old nickel. I was unable to discern the
date at a quick glance. My immediate thought was that it must certainly be of the 50's.
I put it in another pocket for a later, and more extensive, examination.
I promptly forget about it. It wasn't until yesterday, digging in my pockets for P.O.
change, finding it once again and marvelling at it's old, and worn, appearance.
Something removed from a father's Whitman folder, perhaps? Back into the pocket.
Finally, at home, and with loupe in hand, I pull out this old coin, so curious to know if I had,
perhaps, a 1953-S, a 1954-S/D, or even, maybe, a 1955-D/S. What old and valuable Jeff
has found my hand?
You can imagine my surprise when, after lighting my desk lamp, and using my loupe (5X)
I discovered, much to my dismay, a
1992-D Jefferson Nickel! My, my... This nickel is
an excellent example of an object certainly having earned it's keep, thru the few years of it's existence.
A more worn and ancient example of an early 90's coin, of any denomination, cannot, certainly,
be found! The mileage on this nickel is unimaginable; from who's hand, to which machine, for
what purpose? I once thought that an old, worn out, Morgan dollar seemed interesting in a similar
manner of use and history...But this rather modern nickel, also has a very long story, methinks!
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