G-A-G: 1869 3-Cent Nickel

I call this "Gimme A Grade" as I'm not completely sure about this one, and GTG really doesn't fit for raw coins. I think it's in the AU range, but I'd like to hear your thoughts on it.

 

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I'm thinking more like XF45 OR , possibly AU50 at best. No luster. Weak hair and weak numeral 3.
Let's see how everyone else sees it.
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Grading is not my specialty, but I cannot imagine it being higher than XF with how much wear is on the lines of the numeral III.

 

XF at best but I’m more at a VF due to the west on the reverse, specifically the III inside the wreath. It also looks to be a details grade as it’s been cleaned.

 

from PCGS Photograde

 

Compared to the ones I think are XF's, that's like a MS !