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GTG of this Shield Nickel. Grade Reveal.

jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 3,133 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 2, 2026 7:20AM in U.S. Coin Forum

Guess the grade, condition, and or, stickers this early Shield Nickel was given.


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    ajaanajaan Posts: 18,073 ✭✭✭✭✭

    65


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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,198 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PF 65 Cam

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 34,831 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Ms 66. Nice coin 🪙

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    logger7logger7 Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭

    65 cameo.

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    MFeldMFeld Posts: 17,442 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Proof 64+ Cameo, due to what appear to be noticeable reverse hairlines (and the thought that most Proof coins have hairlines that aren’t visible in images).

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    WinLoseWinWinLoseWin Posts: 1,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Proof-66 Cameo CAC

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    GoobGoob Posts: 646 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PF65 CAM, although the 5 looks like it could be a bit weaker

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    cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 11,337 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PF64 CAM

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    marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,979 ✭✭✭✭✭

    same here, PF64 CAM, but adding a bean!

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    JerseyBJerseyB Posts: 161 ✭✭✭

    66 cam

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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 11,297 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PF65 CAM although not very good grading proof coins from photos.
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    jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 3,133 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:
    Proof 64+ Cameo, due to what appear to be noticeable reverse hairlines (and the thought that most Proof coins have hairlines that aren’t visible in images).

    There are absolutely no hairlines on the reverse of this coin, or the obverse for that matter. Those are very clean, deep mirrors. Perhaps you are seeing the minute scratches on the holder.
    Zack.

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    MFeldMFeld Posts: 17,442 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:
    Proof 64+ Cameo, due to what appear to be noticeable reverse hairlines (and the thought that most Proof coins have hairlines that aren’t visible in images).

    There are absolutely no hairlines on the reverse of this coin, or the obverse for that matter. Those are very clean, deep mirrors. Perhaps you are seeing the minute scratches on the holder.
    Zack.

    I can only go by what I (think I can) see.


    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

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    AngryTurtleAngryTurtle Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭

    @cameonut2011 said:
    PF64 CAM

    Cant figure out how to do a thumbsup

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    1946Hamm1946Hamm Posts: 832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PF 64 Cam

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    MFeldMFeld Posts: 17,442 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1, 2026 11:42AM

    @AngryTurtle said:

    @cameonut2011 said:
    PF64 CAM

    Cant figure out how to do a thumbsup

    Click on the word “Like” or the picture of thumbs up beneath the post.

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    KoveKove Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭✭

    PR 65 CAM

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    pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,967 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm going to guess it's graded PF65cam ... just a guess as the image is a little blurry.

    I see micro hairlines on the surfaces (typical) and a scruffy holder as well, which really makes grading a proof even more difficult.

    Determining whether it has a bean depends on which grade it is given, and much better images or an in-hand inspection.

    my 50c ...


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    jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 3,133 ✭✭✭✭✭


    Here’s the answer. Nobody got it correctly, but @WinLoseWin was the closest. Congrats.

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    cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 11,337 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:
    Proof 64+ Cameo, due to what appear to be noticeable reverse hairlines (and the thought that most Proof coins have hairlines that aren’t visible in images).

    There are absolutely no hairlines on the reverse of this coin, or the obverse for that matter. Those are very clean, deep mirrors. Perhaps you are seeing the minute scratches on the holder.
    Zack.

    It’s impossible to tell what is on the holder versus the coin. We have to go based on what we can see.

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    marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,979 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jfriedm56 the slab reveal is rather nice , I'd never have guessed 64, so just saying these GTG's are fun and so unpredictable, truly a guess and fun thread .

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    jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 3,133 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:
    Proof 64+ Cameo, due to what appear to be noticeable reverse hairlines (and the thought that most Proof coins have hairlines that aren’t visible in images).

    There are absolutely no hairlines on the reverse of this coin, or the obverse for that matter. Those are very clean, deep mirrors. Perhaps you are seeing the minute scratches on the holder.
    Zack.

    I can only go by what I (think I can) see.


    Mark, after taking another look with different lighting, I can now see what you and others are referring to. They actually look like die polishing lines as they appear raised, but I am far from knowledgeable in this. Thanks. Zack.

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    CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 3,442 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jfriedm56: Zack! A real beauty! I didn’t guess as I know so little about these; I would have said PR65 CAM if I did. Still think CAM is deserved. CONGRATS, though - is the No Rays 67 tougher than the Rays 67?
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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,198 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 1867 with Rays is far scarcer than the no Rays.

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    MFeldMFeld Posts: 17,442 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:
    Proof 64+ Cameo, due to what appear to be noticeable reverse hairlines (and the thought that most Proof coins have hairlines that aren’t visible in images).

    There are absolutely no hairlines on the reverse of this coin, or the obverse for that matter. Those are very clean, deep mirrors. Perhaps you are seeing the minute scratches on the holder.
    Zack.

    I can only go by what I (think I can) see.


    Mark, after taking another look with different lighting, I can now see what you and others are referring to. They actually look like die polishing lines as they appear raised, but I am far from knowledgeable in this. Thanks. Zack.

    Zack, they look like hairlines to me - especially in the area to the left of the upright of the “5”. But without seeing the coin in hand, I can’t claim that to be a fact.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

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    jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 3,133 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Copperindian said:
    @jfriedm56: Zack! A real beauty! I didn’t guess as I know so little about these; I would have said PR65 CAM if I did. Still think CAM is deserved. CONGRATS, though - is the No Rays 67 tougher than the Rays 67?
    Ken

    Hey Ken, thanks.
    And yes as Walkerguy21D pointed out, the with rays variety is much scarier. The Red Book estimates the with rays proof at 25+ minted, while the no rays variety at 600+. In the no cameo category, the CAC without rays list 15 coins stickered in 66, and 1 better at a 66+.
    I thought it was a pleasing coin overall and the eye appeal in hand is phenomenal.
    Zack.

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