1882 shield back nickel
chaim1213
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i gave in to pcgs for grading a nickel shield back 1882 and was not given the 1882/3 variety but there is something wrong with the 2 in the year can anyone explain what this could be?
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I truly believe that a picture would kinda sorta help...
Impact damage.
There's a slight possibility it's a die chip.
Most likely is just a small hit on the date. Compare your example to an actual overdate. It must match EXACTLY.
@chaim1213 ... Welcome aboard. Please post a picture of the coin, obverse, reverse, and a close up of the area of concern. Then you will get expert input. Cheers, RickO
Nah...
http://www.shieldnickels.net/1883_2/1882Filled2_Page2.html
There are many, many small flaws on the date in 1883 Shield Nickels. Your coin was apparently not one of those that are recognized as 1883/2. The reason why there are so many varieties is that Shield Nickels were put back into production after production of 1883 Liberty Head "No Cents" Nickels was halted. The mint reused some left-over 1882 dies but also made some new 1883 Shield Nickel dies as well. Production of Shield Nickels ended when the dies for the 1883 Liberty Head "With Cents" were ready.
here is clear pictures from pcgs of the coin
The coin in the TrueView image appears to simply have a bunged-up date. Does PCGS even denote an 1882/3 variety? They list an 1883/2, but I don't see what you think you had. Regardless, here is your coin-
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Looks like the 2 took a hit and flattened a bit
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Clearly I'm psychic. Lol
There is no 82/83.