1866 3 cent Nickel.. Clashed die and Value?

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  1. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I Was going through my collection and remembered this coin because I believe it may be a "Clashed Die Error" and some other thing going on with the Reverse??
    The other questions that I have pertain to the grade and value.
    I bought this coin Pre-CoinTalk and wasn't sure at the time of the purchase that it had a possible error.
    So, what do you think? I paid $30 if that helps.
    18663centObv.jpg 3cntNickelRev.jpg
     
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  3. gronnh20

    gronnh20 Well-Known Member

    Most of the early three cent nickels had die clash issues. Some are more dramatic than others. Usually, the clash does not increase the value of the coin. But, having the three Roman numerals full(complete vertical lines) does help the value. Like, most fully struck coins.
     
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  4. Bill in Burl

    Bill in Burl Collector

    Below the Reverse bow, is that a big die chip or strike-thru?
     
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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    To tell you the truth, I don't for sure.
    Here is hopefully a better picture of the Obverse.
    18663centObv.jpg
     
  6. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    Clash marks are not unusual on these coins. I had an MS-64 which had major multiple clash marks on both sides. I’m sorry I sold it, but the clash marks bring no premium.

    The had a very hard time making the Nickel Three Cent Piece. The copper nickel alloy was very hard. It chewed up the dies. Nickel also has a high melting point which makes it harder to process. Mint employees called it, “the devil’s copper.”
     
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