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Be sure you're clear about what it means for the back of a coin to be "upside down".

ALL U.S. coins minted since the 19th century have the front and back oriented 180º to each other so that the sides point oppositely when a coin is flipped side to side like the page of a book.

Many other countries (Canada, UK, EU) use what's called "medal rotation" where both sides point the same way.

Compare the coin to others in your pocket. If they all have the same orientation, your "upside down" one is normal. If your nickel has both of them pointing the same way, it should be evaluated by an expert.

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