Im new to these forums and need help

coinfreak499 · May 19, 2004 8:28AM

I am wondering if anyone here is good with 3 cent nickel pieces. If so have you heard of a rev cud error on an 1868 piece? does this error change the value of the coin alot? thanks!

dpoole · May 19, 2004 8:41AM

Welcome, Coinfreak!

1868 was a busy year for business strike dies. I imagine there were a lot of cud problems as dies wore out. The QA then wasnt quite what it is now. That makes for lots of interesting coins, but probably not much extra value because of the cud error.

Look for interesting evidence of clashed dies (lots of them that year) and repunched dates.

Glad you're here!

richbeat · May 19, 2004 9:23AM

Welcome aboard!

JadeRareCoin · May 19, 2004 9:38AM

I am wondering if anyone here is good with 3 cent nickel pieces. If so have you heard of a rev cud error on an 1868 piece? does this error change the value of the coin alot? thanks

coinfreak499, it absolute helps the value. Cuds on 3 cent nickels are more common than on other coins, but they are still worth a premium. Three cent nickels were struck on hard planchets (nickel) and the dies were heavily used, hence the cuds. How much of a premium depends on the extent of the cud. For example, if the reverse is covered by 25% or more with a cud, then you have something worth substantially more than if it did not have a cud. A small cud may only add $5 or so to the value.

Any pictures??

mgoodm3 · May 19, 2004 9:42AM

Welcome.

coinfreak499 · May 19, 2004 9:51AM

dollardude · May 19, 2004 9:53AM

I know nothing about three-cent nickels, but welcome anyway, Coinfreak499.

coinfreak499 · May 19, 2004 9:56AM

Could anyone tell me how to get a scanned imge (.jpg) so you can see it?

dpoole · May 19, 2004 10:35AM

<< <i>it absolute helps the value. Cuds on 3 cent nickels are more common than on other coins, but they are still worth a premium >>

You're kidding. I didn't know that. Who's buying cuds on 3CNs?

(This is why I like this forum. learn something every day!)

dollardude · May 19, 2004 10:47AM

<< Could anyone tell me how to get a scanned imge (.jpg) so you can see it? >>

Get a digital camera with macro focusing. Until then, you can use a scanner. Placing it on the bed of the scanner at a slight angle sometimes helps due to the reflectivity. Use a low resolution, and save the file in .jpg format (50 kB maximum), otherwise, you can't post it here.

Although you should image both sides of the coin, crop out the slab info (if it's in a slab), and join them together, here's a pic I did with my scanner (before it broke, so I can't image both sides now):

dollardude · May 19, 2004 11:08AM

Here's what a digital camera with macro focusing can do (this is an 1896-O PCGS AU53):

XpipedreamR · May 19, 2004 12:05PM

oldcameoproofsguy · May 19, 2004 1:43PM

michael knows 3 cent nickels better than anyone I know. I'd send him a PM.

goldrush00013 · May 19, 2004 1:51PM

What's a three cent nickle?

Dennis88 · May 19, 2004 9:06PM

dorkkarl · May 19, 2004 9:34PM

premium's gonna depend on how dramatic the cud is. if its a itty bitty rim cud, probably no premium at all. also, the premium might depend on whether it's a retained cud or not. financial concerns aside, you've got something kool - enjoy it!

oh, & welcome

K S