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Thoughts on this 1868 Shield Nickel

clackamasclackamas Posts: 5,615 ✭
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I am thinking of purchasing this coin. I know the grade but what does it look like it would grade? To be honest I am a great Jefferson guy, but shield nickels are not my forte. I like the satin look, probably dipped at some point, but looks ok from the pic.



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  • HighReliefHighRelief Posts: 3,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would say MS64 and it looks to be a very nice one.

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  • robkoolrobkool Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MS65... And well struck.
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  • pennyanniepennyannie Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭
    I like it!! I am working my way toward the shield nickel business strikes, there are lot of cool varieties to be had.
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  • howardshowards Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭
    That is a very nice 1868 - quite well struck for the date. MS64 for sure, probably a 65 IMO.
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  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,629 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well struck, clean surfaces... I could see it in a 5 holder if the eye appeal is there. This is one of the few Unc Shield Nickels I have seen without major die cracks.

    FWIW, this is not a popular series. If you are paying a premium for a better date, you may be buried in the coin. If you want a type coin, stick with an 1882 or 1883.
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  • clackamasclackamas Posts: 5,615 ✭


    << <i>Well struck, clean surfaces... I could see it in a 5 holder if the eye appeal is there. This is one of the few Unc Shield Nickels I have seen without major die cracks.

    FWIW, this is not a popular series. If you are paying a premium for a better date, you may be buried in the coin. If you want a type coin, stick with an 1882 or 1883. >>



    I am putting together an 1868 date set, so I need an 1868. Its in a 65 holder.
  • NewParadigmNewParadigm Posts: 1,322
    I could see it in a 66 holder. The horizontal lines on the shield sold me.
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ms 64 but could go higher as well. you cant got wrong with it and if you get it, enjoy take a shot at it
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,612 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would say MS-64 for sure with a shot at MS-65. You can't really differentiate between those grades from a photo.
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  • IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
    Now that the grade is available, and based on the pictures, I'll say 64+.

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