Misattributed 1883/2 Shield Nickel in TPG holder?
seanq
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Pics aren't great but this sure looks like an 1882 with a filled date than any of the 1883/2 overdates I am familiar with. Happy to be proved wrong, if anyone is familiar with this specific variety.
Sean Reynolds
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"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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That actually looks correct to me.
The small portion of the digit between the 8 and the 2 is the tell
No it is not an 1883/2. The date on the 1883 is much wider spaced than on the 1882. This date is narrow, therefore it is just an 1882.
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Right, doesn't look like 1883/2
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There are apparently 5 or 6 known varieties.
http://www.shieldnickels.net/1883_2/Varieties.html
https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/nickels/shield-five-cents-1866-1883/?page=2
The 2 on the ebay NGC coin looks too strong to match any of them.
There is another ebay NGC coin in higher grad (AU-det) that also shows a very strong 2:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175851255313
So I think either the NGC slab labels on these are wrong (incorrect attributions as 1883/2), or maybe counterfeit slabs?
There are also about 4 known varieties for 1882/2.
So lots of potential for getting a slab label incorrect.