187? Shield Nickel Machine Doubling

I got this well worn nickel many years ago as a kid, it displays pretty obvious doubling which is what attracted me to it, (stars on the reverse are the most obvious, but doubling can be seen throughout). Is this just an of, in my opinion, extreme machine doubling (which is what I always attributed it to)? Also, the date has been worn down, I can read 187? is there any way to determine the date without destructive means (acid etching)? Sorry I'm not that familiar with shield nickels.

Matt

 

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I would say that it is NOT machine doubling. Rotated double strike, or counter clashes? Being this worn, it's hard to say. The C in cents looks like three of them. I

 

With respect to @dchjr you could also see what @Paddy54 might have to say about this one.

 

It is NOT machine doubling. When he mentioned the doubling being prominent on all the stars on the reverse I was expecting longacre doubling, nope. This does look like a double struck in collar with rotation between strikes.

 

It looks double struck to me. Shame it's so worn but to a kid I can see the attraction.

 

The stars on the reverse are very interesting.
As for the date the most likely are 70,72,73,74.
Use a VERY bright light and an eye loupe and angle the
coin around, you may be able to pick up what the last digit it.

 

Thanks for all the input and I do appreciate everyone letting me know what I have. I will try to decipher that last digit if possible.

Thanks again to everyone!
Matt

 

Looks like a 1 or 4 to me. Multiple strikes. Nice find. May be worth sending to ANACS or ICG.

 

The 71 is rare. That's why I listed the most common dates.
Those stars may be worth something. I haven't seen MD that drastic,
and a multiple strike is a winner.
You can see a double on the obverse at the 11-12 o'clock area.

 

@Michael K I had attributed the doubling on the obverse to the same effect that doubled the reverse, the double/multiple strike (I have been using 'machine doubling' inappropriately my apologies) is this a correct assessment.

@TheFinn what would be be the benefit of sending it to to ANACS or ICG, would that be to determine the cause of doubling, the date or something else. I am a very new return to the hobby.

 

If they can't read a date they won't grade it.
But it could be attributed as a mint error if they say double struck.
Which is a different type of submission and not a normal grading send in.

 

I think they would be able to date it, and identify if it is an error. It would only cost about $30 for the service, and make it more valuable.

 

Try taking this coin to a coin show and look for a dealers table that does submissions. ANACS are usually at a show in my area. Maybe you'll get lucky.

 

Thanks, I'll inquire with ICG and ANACS. I might also take it in at the next coin show and inquire.

 

Double struck in collar. Most likely date is 1872, but can't be sure.