1885 liberty head 5 cent ?

Vet

Will this grade G4 and is this tonning or somthing else its the only I have that is red/brown? better pics loaded futher down

LanLord

I'm thinking environmental damage (corrosion)

Vet

Doesn't really look like corrison ,almost like paint but not really ,the scan didn't come out very clear.The 2004 red book has these listed in G4 at $300. is this correct they do have the lowest mintage except for the 1912s the only one I dont have the rest I woud say are G4 just not sure about this one.

Larry

moosesr

Here's one with a similar color that was graded G4 by ANACS. Auction Link

It's hard to tell from your picture, but your coin looks like it might be quite a bit darker than the one in the auciton, so it might be considered to have environmental damage.

Charlie

Vet

Thanks mine looks close to the same in details. The color on the one on e-bay is close but it looks cleaned, mine is the red/brown all over.

Vet

here are some better pics as to what the coin looks like

Hoot

ANACS would net grade it for corrosion. Quite typical corrosion for Liberty nickels, which doesn't always look bad on a well-worn piece. It would be worthwhile having them grade it if you are intending to sell it.

Hoot

Vet

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Vet

Thanks I won't be selling it unless I pick up a better one