Three cent nickel grading
ernie11
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I have no equipment to photograph a three cent nickel I have, so I can't show it to you for your opinion. Does anyone know of a website or source for three cent nickel grading that has photos to help me? I'm having a tough time deciding whether this coin is F or VF. Usually I don't have this problem, but the three cent nickel challenges me. Thanks.
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The classic grading spot for nickel three cent pieces are the lines on the "III" on the reverse. If they are weak but complete, the coin is a Fine. If they are stronger, it's a VF. The trouble is on some coins, those lines where not sharp or missing when the coin was struck.
A photo would probably fix your problem if you could take pictures. Unlike Mint State coins, well circulated pieces don't have mint luster issues when it comes to grading.
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The classic grading spot for nickel three cent pieces are the lines on the "III" on the reverse. If they are weak but complete, the coin is a Fine. If they are stronger, it's a VF. The trouble is on some coins, those lines where not sharp or missing when the coin was struck.
A photo would probably fix your problem if you could take pictures. Unlike Mint State coins, well circulated pieces don't have mint luster issues when it comes to grading. >>
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I guess I am puzzled as to why the reverse condition would be the guiding factor in grading this series. It was the obverse I was having trouble with. As near as I can see, the 3-cent nickel doesn't have the depth of detail in the hair that many other series have, so it's hard for me to grade this by the obverse.