<< <i>The rule of thumb would seem to be that 18th and 19th century white silver coins are dipped-out and are therefore to be shunned, unless of course they are in one’s own collection, in which case they are wonderfully preserved marvels.
CG >>
hahah! Absolutely!! That is why I love my shiny shield nickel: You can't really dip them so most of the shiny ones are really original.
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<< <i>The rule of thumb would seem to be that 18th and 19th century white silver coins are dipped-out and are therefore to be shunned, unless of course they are in one’s own collection, in which case they are wonderfully preserved marvels.
CG >>
hahah! Absolutely!! That is why I love my shiny shield nickel: You can't really dip them so most of the shiny ones are really original.
Coin #1 apparently did not meet its reserve.
Coin # 2 brought $5175, well in excess of the MS60 price of $3000 listed in the CDN.
You guys picked the winner.
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