The "Black Beauty" Jefferson Nickel Is An Error You Should Look For In Change!

[@systemmax2000]

OK I've looked at all the comments. Not one has said "Woah! Black Beauty Bam-a-lam" Thank you BlueRidge for the info.

[@cylentkills]

Black Betty

[@hllywd5549]

that would be considered by most of these people as racist...you know this political correctness BS

[@lonewolf277]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@losiii2625]

Your right I've been looking for a video on this kind of nickel since I began collecting. Thanks B.R.!!!

[@magnoliamathers6198]

I found a copper looking dark nickel yesterday from the Wal-Mart I cleaned and it looked like this same nickel

[@petekilch]

Found a 1959 Black Beauty today, 5/4/2023! Your video was most helpful as I had no idea. THX!

[@jrmyjrmy1629]

Yaaaaaay! FINALLY a video from you I found totally perfect!! I can't stop watching your broadcasts.... but I swear I want to scream sometimes. You're obviously educated and humble and offer so much with your free submissions. And then there's the amount of time you put in!! But man!! Some of us out here are educated, too. And when it takes 20 minutes to find out i didn't learn anything.... OMG!!! I know you can't please everybody, and I'm not asking you to change for me. Mostly I just want to say: Quality all the way on this one!! Educational AND succinct. A true gem! No more mumbling, "yeah I watch Blue Ridge..." like I'm embarrassed! Now I'll be all "Did you check out his black beauty broadcast?" "You think black beauties are only found on Etsy?" "Check out my boy Sean over here. He'll get you straightened out..." NAILED IT!!! And you offered something nobody else did. Exceptional man. Exceptional. Thank you. I REALLY desired something like this from you.

[@jasonsilver6474]

Also as a person that has made wire from precious metals most have never heard of, a lot of times depending on the process a liquid graphite Lubricant is used (and its jet black) to reduce a peice of metal , say from 12mm down to 10mm , its basically reapplied every 2mm reduction as well. The reason for the Black beauties could be caused by the graphite lube not being properly cleaned off. If left on before the annealing process it will bake in to the surface. Hope this helped .

[@mickeyallsopp1321]

My name is Mickey, I have a 1963 black beauty jefferson nickel, you say that this only a 1950s occurrence, but I have two black beauty's , will have to dig other one out, and check other one. Is it possible I my have a one of a kind, will send pic to you

[@bezo8162]

Finally!!!!! I've been trying to get someone to do a vid on this FOREVER!!!! Thank you so much...keep doing what you do!!!!

[@indridcold8433]

There is no rule against making one for us to watch, unless you are a loser like me that has no video camera at all.

[@chrisalmond4899]

I was just talking about this I have a 1959 black beauty that has D mint mark on the reverse of the coin can I post a pick of it on hetr

[@brendawhite4116]

I have been asking about Black Beauties in Nickels and quarters. You are the first to address it. Thank you! I have a lot of them.

[@herbiesnag1578]

Believe it or not I have a 1966 Black Beauty Quarter in my collection. I love it

[@elitiller8790]

Thanks man! I was wondering why one of my 1959 p nickels looked significantly darker and had more of a gunmetal color than the rest, really helped me out!

[@Coolyguy27]

Exactly... First thing I thought when I looked at mine. ✌ .

[@yoloman6850]

Ahhh yes the elusive black beauty that still eludes me to this day lol. I believe you're right being the 1rst to cover this coin. Have watched MANY various videos but do not recall anyone talking about them. Thank you for another informative video.

[@louisvrana7526]

I think I have a couple of these stashed away because I didn't know what they were...so now I know all thanks to Blue Ridge Silver Hound! Thanks this good news for a whole lot of collectors. God bless, Louis

[@carriedaway1195]

I’ve always wondered what exactly made it a legit Black Beauty and now I know. Thank u for the video! 👍

[@judydebise804]

I have 1985 one that fit your discription perfectly front is good back is chipping is it worth anything

[@jappeyn285]

Woah! I recently acquire one of these black beauty.. mine is 1967.. I was wondering why my coin was looking like this.. I though it was strange and I kept wondering why my coin had that appearance.. I though perhaps it fell in some kind of red/brown pain.. but it looked normal front and back.. that's the reason why I came here to search and bumped into this black beauty.. I'm glad I bumped into this video.. it shortened my search.. thank you for sharing I appreciate you.

[@XstaticG]

By any chance did you get it sold?

[@aldendavis7417]

I just bought a 59 p Black Beauty from Robert Larson a couple of months ago. It is in Gem condition. I love it and its a great addition to my collection. Great Video... Thanks

[@Cjohn31]

I have a 53 no mint mark black beauty if you need for your collection.

[@vincentdamico2091]

Sold 1 raw on ebay for $8.00, nice turn around.

[@julianwondolowski1496]

Shaun, I have and found in pocket change what I thought was a Black Beauty until you described the pitting. It is a 1983 P, has the P mint Mark. The pitting is only on the reverse, while the Obverse seems to maintain its luster & shine. Thank you my Brotha for the keen knowledge & as you know knowledge is power! Thank you for the Power Man!

[@STILLTRIPIN81]

I think that's one of the best sayings knowledge is power... Like when people tell me that's a stupid question... Maybe stupid to one person but if I don't know the answer it's not stupid to me it would be stupid to make a mistake for not asking... Good luck in your change search I hope you come across the Real McCoy next time

[@danielloving6343]

Black Betty was a coin, bam-a-lam, the damn thing sold wild, bam-a-lam

[@ronniemontalbo8692]

Shaun I found this interesting 2019 nickel inside a brand new box of rolls from the bank. It’s dark all throughout the coin

[@karenc.4924]

Hey there, Blue Ridge! TY for the vid! Just a quick question for you: I have a 1964 nickel with the same characteristics as the always mentioned 1958-1959 B.B.s, but have never had confirmation that it is or isn't possible for a 1964 nickel to be a B.B.(??). As always, thank you for the excellent info you bring to us daily. I have learned so much and am finally putting together my first bunch of coins to send in for grading! F I N A L L Y !! Have a great day!

[@jacquelinebalaria6227]

I got one too, from a 1964 proof set.

[@donc.9851]

I have a black 1945-P penny in good shape. I cannot find any info on the internet to see what it is worth. Since a lot of other people also have black pennies it would be nice to see a full article about all of them.

[@Rockit442]

it's black because it's a steel penny.

[@yojimbobimbo4684]

You are the first to really explain what it is, I've heard i found a black beauty but thought it was just dirty. Thanks blue. Your my guy, I'm loyal. No disrespect to the other guys, there good in there own way, but it was the voice that did it for me and you just being you. Because of you, I don't give out change before Iook at them. Just thinking all the coins I ve dumped without looking makes. Me wanna squeeze my nuts. Lol

[@espr3dcor484]

Thank you Blueridge! I pretty much figured out the war time nickle I have is not a black beauty, however... it made me look through my stash and I found a '78 and a '71 that appear black, a '72 that was brown, an '84 that appears brown on the rear, and several transition nickles I think. I just came back to listen again to check on those. Anyway, THANK YOU!!!

[@crazytaco8540]

I just found a 1971 myself so a little curious, it almost looks like a penny but its a nickel

[@chuckbender5430]

I have a nickel and a dime that looks like a brown penny both 80’s I believe I will have to look but curious what type of error they are

[@mountainechoes1886]

I just found a 72 brown nickle

[@frankmarshallgoodtgraphics3444]

Unless struck on a one cent planchet or are missing the clad layer all of those brown examples are more than likely environmental damaged coins

[@jimbeekman4863]

The Green Hornets car was called The Black Beauty!!

[@vccoinsnevada]

Thanks BlueRidge👍🏻 Not sure if I have ever ran across one yet, I might have and not know it😊 Thanks good Sir for the education💥💥

[@mikekipp2567]

I have a 41

[@AShadeOfYou]

Thank you so much for the tip it’s very much appreciated more than I can express.

[@ODballin357]

I have a 1989 full steps black beauty that is awesome.

[@ryanholden5537]

That’s what I found

[@coloradocoinhunter6475]

I did a video on the Black beauty I found before this video came out?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!! Love your videos keep up all the good work bro man thanks for all you do

[@darganx]

So basically, it's a "toasted" coin lol I spotted one in my 64-p proof set looks crazy, intact.. maybe get it graded?

[@alfredo1934]

Hey i also got a 64 nickel might be a black beauty looks just like one can you let me know if its valuable thanks.

[@jdavidlopez1192]

Wow, I have a few of those. I’m new to this and was wondering as of why they looked different

[@anthonyfernandez9066]

Just tell us how much they're worth

[@kennethbyrdii5656]

I came across a 1975, Jefferson...black in color, try wiping down but always stays the same...other than that, I know nothing about it..

[@espr3dcor484]

I have a 1943 wartime P nickle that looks like the black beauty. Could that be? Just my luck, it is probably just dirty.

[@VintageSoul]

I also have a war nickle that is black like this. I would like to know too.💱

[@davidgembe3446]

No the weird composition of the metals made most of them turn very dark and ugly

[@tytonioli4014]

There is a mint error that year where the nickels were stamped with copper instead of silver.

[@garyament392]

The nickels are not laminated !!!! They are an alloy in which the the metals are melted together NOT laminated !!!

[@meteoman7958]

Homogeneous metals can have delamination errors. When the strips are rolled out they can have pieces start to flake off, which can be seen on the finished coins.

[@timedwards8944]

I've had several of those I just thought they were stained or something.

[@slimneely54]

Do dime come like that

[@antuanh6664]

Slim Neely they sure do I have one too and a quarter . I even seen a silver dollar perfect strike .

[@slimneely54]

I have a brown one two

[@antuanh6664]

Slim Neely I believe those are actually from the Denver mint am I correct they are on mine !

[@hllywd5549]

The only problem with this video is you talk too slow

[@myrtlelockett5475]

James McClane no he just talk too much

[@hllywd5549]

@@myrtlelockett5475 LOL ! ya that too !

[@richardnathandaniels2534]

I say talk at whatever speed you need to, to make sure you say what you want to say. I just watch his videos at 1.5 speed. The info is so good I don't care how slow he talks.

[@skygemini70]

I played it on high speed 😅🤓

[@joeb2794]

And get to the point to late.

[@ACE_F.S.70]

Talk too damn much. Get to the meaning.

[@myrtlelockett5475]

Greg Ortiz yes

[@kinsernationk671]

I found a ‘57, 13 February this year. My first “found” error coin! I owe it all to you, I’d never have know it if I hadn’t watched this video. Nowhere near “ms” but special to me all the same!

[@XstaticG]

How much you sold it for?

[@rayturner3988]

Bubba, I've got these from 1941-42-43-45-58-64 so forth and so on, i have these with "S" "D" "P" none war nickels, and War nickels. Some have more righting and numbers then a new York city phone book, $8.00 $2.50 .....i started Collectin them back in the 1970's LOL". I've got a 1945 +43 "P" war nickels that are like this. And nope" not silver, not positive of the metal with those two, but that don't matter to me, their cool whatever the construck metal maybe LOL" Thanks for sharing the cool video, and a great one bro.

[@josefronda9351]

I just found a 1960 nmmk black beauty nickel , uniformly black both obv and rev. Mottos, legends, date, all lettering are almost perfect. I didn't see any scratches. What surprised me the most is the Full Steps. And this coin came from a roll of nickels from Loomis.

[@margaretbenavidezmellett7706]

Thank you for being so thorough. I've learned a lot from watching your show.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

i used to get those all the time as a kid in the 60sw id throw em away cause they weren't shiny .

[@betsystevens5804]

Nice video. I have 2 black beauty nickels 1948 D and 1958 D. Not only in the Philly mint.

[@Rambles123]

I recently discovered a 1959 Black Beauty in a change jar. Must have JUST found it's way there from a collection, bc it's in gorgeous shape. Nice luster and one scratch separating only one step.

[@stevenjoseph6105]

BlueRidgeSilverhound, thanks for highlighting the Black Beauty. I found one recently and couldn't figure it out. It has high sheen and in great condition! Thanks.

[@fredrickfrisby4957]

I have a black beauty nickel

[@mevenstien]

I have one from the 60's in gem quality.

[@alfredo1934]

I have a 1964 nickel i believe its a black beauty in excellent condition looks just like the 1958 black beauty your displaying.

[@lauraleigh681]

Was looking if anyone mentioned a 64! Found a very pretty purple / dark gray/ with bronze shimmers in the bay today. 😊

[@cekeler5148]

I just found one tonight in my pocket change. Then went searching and found your video. Mine looks in much better condition than the one you showed. Into the safe for the kids it goes. Thank you.

[@decoy2636]

I like the fact that you are passionate about coins. I have learned a lot from the content you produce. I made my livelihood working with metals and metallurgy is an important concept someone working with metals relies on consistently. All atoms are moving all the time. Annealing unlike welding doesn't completely break the metal down to its molten state like a weld puddle rather it is maintaining a specified temperature for a specified time and allowing the atoms to slowly return under controlled conditions to its normal state. I have a nickle that appears like half of it has been hot and the rest remained cool. The only possible way to achieve the effect on it in my learned opinion would be that part of it was exposed to heat while the rest of it remained in water thus the half gold tint half nickle color it displays. No I haven't had it graded lol its just a nickle I'm keeping only because it is different. Thanks Bud for putting your knowledge out there on the coins.

[@nononsensedragon9438]

I found a black beauty ,1958 specifically because I watched this video. So a big thanks for posting this video....🤗

[@mandylee8326]

Hello Shaun & everyone! I am researching more info on a few pure brown/almost black coins I have. I hear in this video you mention the word "improperly annealled planchet "coins, & thinking maybe that's what my coins are, but im not too sure. Lol. Your videos are so awesome and I gain so much info on all your videos. Can you if all possible make another video, the subject of improperly annealed or brown coins , and there value please?? I Hope to see it ! Thank you!! 😊

[@deedsoflegend]

Are there any black beauty varieties in other coins? I think I might have found a bicentennial kennedy that looks like a black beauty.

[@ericschultz5282]

I have a 1963 black nickel. What do you suggest I should do about finding value if any in it?

[@millia5238]

I have one, and I have two quarters they are a beauty, my uncle use to be a change collector but he pass away in AUGUST 2018😢😢 and I was his favorite niece I use to visit him and I had to take care of everything it was so hard. I will keep them for ever. I don't even know if they are worth any money but I don't care he has a lot of other coins & have a lot of value but for me they will be memories & thats it. They are so BEAUTIFUL & smooth you can tell if is a damaged coin or if is the black beauty my uncle teach me.

[@lynnschmidt511]

Oh my gosh, i had a coin I found outside my house looked exactly like it. Thought it was darken by the ground. Got desperate and used it.!!! Great video. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@chadwolfeschledgelsteinhau9697]

They going for $100.00 on ebay! Put sum more out their!

[@cleoanglesey2751]

I found one I found it a week ago I new it looked special (1954) I will check into this closer even the edges are Black or Dark Gray thank you for the information

[@javierbenavides180]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us it’s really appreciated TU👌🏼

[@antuanh6664]

blue ridge I'm so pumped you did this vid . I have these black beauty's . yes they're in the fifty's , also in other decades . and coinage. I even seen a 1924 peace black beauty perfect strike. yup . royale Crown and all . yup . I hope I can grab it tomorrow. I need it !!!!!!

[@notq7123]

Anyone: Hey BlueRidge what time is it? BlueRidge: Well in order to build a watch, first you need to understand the reason watches have what is called gears. So after understanding gears you have to...

[@noelrodriguez283]

Thanks for the info, I am a member of several coin clubs. I took it to a meeting and showed it to only one member. Will probably show to all in the clubs with a short presentation on the history of coin, thanks again.

[@crystalfreeman5994]

Thank You. I have a interesting one i just gotten Yesterday. I happen to still have it. Your Video's are always appreciated. I enjoy the knowledge You share. I appreciate You taking Time out for Your Channel.

[@_j00s_]

There is a Blood Red 1926 P Buffalo Nickel too look for..

[@claudechicoine6600]

I have a nickel with a planchette cut out on the side. Worth anything?

[@thomasharvill5459]

I was "playing" with a gasoline fueled blow torch in the late 60s. I heated many coins as a mere child. Mostly pennies and nickels. Most of them, I put back into circulation. IDK how many children there are that "play" (Lol!) with blow torches these days, but I suspect a few!

[@dabaglady]

I know you are not making this up I have quarters and nickles like this. Please look for quarters as well. I was told no clad on back and front. Can we get a weight on these coins to have as a base mark to see if they weigh more or less. Ty Shawn.

[@homiecool44]

Have a 43 "s" on the back,it's also blackened,not sure if it's worth more than face value though.

[@Katbaloo2022]

I have two rolls of uncirculated black beauties 1955. What should I do?

[@diegocamacho3905]

i have a 1980 d black beauty dime looks very good, im going to sell it but i don't know how much could i sell it for thanks Mr BlueRidge, for your information love it

[@josephshattuck5210]

Great video I think I have one can you help me with identifying it. It looks like 100% copper on a nickel it weighs 5 grams I believe it's definitely all the way couple

[@gloriafredsall2859]

I have a 2007 black beauty coin no damages no rot really good condition very dark brown and dark silver grey on reverse side

[@th8298]

This might sound crazy... but it isn't. I have a 1942 S nickel that looks like it was trying to be a black beauty? Seriously... someone needs to see this. Very strange.

[@larryluedtke1114]

I have a whole 1954 Seitz Coin Case molded in transparent plastic collectors set (all three mints) with 1/2 dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, & pennies. All three nickels are all black beauties, the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints being the darkest , the Denver minted is dark as well but not as dark. They are not full steps but they are fine specimens of how poorly the mints maintained there equipment. All the coins in the set have never been hand touched.

[@imcirgold]

Nice to know I'll be searching through my nickels again !!! Thanks for the update !!

[@delsakelly1456]

I saw a black beauty coin on the other channel, it was only sold for $25.00 even graded . Not worth grading then. I have one but I will just keep it for collection. Thank you for the video. Nice info.

[@Whatsuotylet]

Wow really, I will have to check into that, there was one sold at auction for $5000.00. That would be nice, I have a 1971 Black Beauty , Jefferson nickel!

[@FLEX-UR-RIGHTS]

Man I got a 2002 P Mississippi state quarter. That’s is solid black and it looks like it’s mint state. No piting nothing like that. The coins luster is in extra fine. Got it today. Don’t know what to think about it.

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

I've been an error fan for many years and never heard of this one - thanks for sharing my friend !!

[@vyesitsme9203]

Love that new introduction❣️Very interesting BlueRidgeSilverhound! My first thought- l really like the (Black Beauty Nickel)! WOW!💕 Thinking back searching, I don’t believe I ever came across one of those nickels.Thank you🎈for this incredible information.🎈💕🎈🎈👍👍 ♈️

[@danielvogel4836]

I have jars and boxes full of very colorful nickels.. And pennies.. A number of quarters, and a few 50 cent pieces..!

[@chosenBYpicasso]

I've got a 58 philly mint set with this black beauty and a 58 penny (ddo) every coin in the set has an error or two.

[@susanhebert2513]

I have one from the westward journey. A beautiful p chocolate brown. BEAUTIFUL

[@joshiieeboots9336]

I do have one but its on my 1983 Philadelphia mint nickel. Does it have any value?

[@anthonysolano3862]

I have a 1943 steel rare nickel what is the worth in good condition

[@prospexican]

I might have a black. Beauty dime black on one side regular at the other side. Should i Certified?

[@scottcharles5259]

Hey I just want to say you are a plethora of knowledge and information that keeps me going. But I'm wondering if you have heard of anyone finding a more recent black beauty? I have two Nickels a 2002 and a 2006 that look like the black beauty

[@cindybaker9621]

BAM 💥 that’s cool, that’s what I have!! 2005 with a buffalo on the back.

[@k.k.hesselmeyer1176]

I have found a 1958 Jefferson Nickel after going through some coins we inherited but the one i found looks like when the coin was pressed and squeezed the collar to the size of a penny and pulled it up around the front face. Everything on it you can see perfectly and the back is the normal size. ????

[@stacyflack7620]

This is awesome . I may have a one of a kind because I have a 1961-D that's a pretty nice coin. Had no idea all or most were Philadelphia minted.

[@nachtmusik1756]

I have a 1988 Philly Mint nickel that is a black beauty. There are a few small spots where the nickel coating is still retained. It's not pitted anywhere and still has luster. Would I be wasting my time getting it graded to sell or auction? Steps are still visible on the back.

[@paulsims1811]

I actually found a 1998 Denver mint Black beauty nickel all the markings are nice and clear, and double lettering

[@susanserwatka931]

Hmm...this is the second time II'm hear about these black beauties. Thanks for the video.

[@benbarnes6827]

This is the best explanation I have seen describing this variety. Thank You!!!

[@davidbrooks2902]

I found a quarter (2004) that does not have the copper center, should I hold on to it?

[@DebbieRC2024]

I think I found one of those but thought someone just painted it or it came out of the ground so I didn't keep it.

[@cindybearmusic]

That’s a real beauty!!! Question: I have a 1987-D nickel that looks like that. Is it also a black beauty?

[@federicopantoja2317]

I just stumbled into a 2006 "D" Jefferson nickel. Yes, Your absolutely correct. When you look at it. It looks amazing. The first image that popped up, to kind of describe its beauty. It's a clip from the movie Twilight. When Edward Expose himself to the sun. That's how my black beauty looks 😍.....

[@howieduin915]

I bought a roll of BU 58s at an auction in South Attleboro back in the 80s. They all had that dark look, and I was disappointed with them.

[@gaylonwilliams7362]

I think i have 2 1943 black beauty's and maybe 1 are 2 from the 50's

[@kouroshehteshami6571]

Thank you for your videos, and very detailed information 👍you share. I have a black beauty. How much it worth in your opinion. Also just found a beautiful excellent condition quarter with two tail of egele. Therefor without a date or minit mark. Please tell me that I hit a jackpot. Thanks again 😇

[@josecarranza9407]

I have a green dark 1959 D nickel in excellent conditions,where do I can put a photo just for if is recommendable its Certification?,Thanks

[@darrena.247]

Thank You. Very interesting.

[@brianchristian8088]

Takes this dude forever to get to the point. Very knowledgeable but wow!