1882 Shield Nickel Repunched Date?
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This isn't a series I focus on, or, know much about. I purchased this coin at a local coin auction because of the semi-circle located slightly above, and between the two 8's in date. I searched Cherrypickers' guide, and couldn't find a matching example. I know not all examples make Cherrypickers' guide, and wondering if this is a known variety- if the case.
Was also curious on your opinions if this is a repunched date, wide date, or, other. I believe this coin to be about VF in condition- please let me know your thoughts on grade as well. Thanks!
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Agree with the VF grade. The half circle between the two '8's is not a shape that I think is a RPM. Looks like it is kind of rough; I would think a RPM remnant would be normally smoother looking due to die work/polishing to remove it. That being said, I have no further idea what it is.
I don't think it is a repunched date. The condition of the "2" may just be the result of a deteriorating die.
Shield nickels have many, many, many varieties, mostly minor but some major. A book on the subject was published back in the 1990s but I don't recall the title or author. Other members of the forum can probably supply that info.
Looks like the "Filled 2" variety, or maybe just wear. See the details on Howard's excellent website!
shieldnickels.net/1883_2/1882Filled2_Page2.html
Answered across the street.
http://www.shieldnickels.net
Thanks for replies, and appreciate the very informative article on 1883/2 overdate. My focus with the date was not the "2." I'm curious about the cause of the semi-circular artifact that's located slightly above/between the two 8's. My initial thoughts were it may be the remnants of the upper loop of an "8." More specifically, the inner portion of the upper loop as why the smaller size. I thought perhaps the secondary digits were completely polished out leaving behind only the inner portion of the upper loop of the 8?
Maybe just a gouge, die damage, just some other thoughts to consider. Also, you can see the artifact of whatever that is, in the full-size pic of obverse.
Thanks again.
That looks like a random die chip to me.... Isolated from the numerals and does not resemble any thing else. Cheers, RickO