1883/2 shield nickel?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by don oswald, Oct 8, 2019.

  1. don oswald

    don oswald Active Member

    This is currently listed on eBay as an 1883/2. It definitely looks weird but it does not look like the 1883/2 variety to me, I was wondering what others think about it? EA1CC9F2-33DB-4372-AA90-FA9907CAD150.jpeg EC421D90-1219-4EEE-BCB7-F38EF2B2C1F5.jpeg
     
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  3. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Not sure about these Don but possibly @Paddy54 might know. I "think" he has done some work on these. If mistaken my apologies.
     
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  4. Paddy54

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  5. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Now notice .......it's an 1883/2 not an 82/3 ....so no.... but lets hope you read the web site firsto_O
     
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  6. don oswald

    don oswald Active Member

    So then what is up with the coin, is it just wear?
     
  7. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    This is a filled 2 digit. Happened very frequently with this date. Nothing special.
     
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  8. Colby J.

    Colby J. Well-Known Member

    With these types of specimens it's very hard to properly identify them. With the amount of wear your mind can often play tricks on you. I have a few DP hang cents that look like 1800 but are 1804. Again, if it is an 83/2, which it doesn't look like but you never know, you still have wear, possible cleaning, and corrosion to look out for. DO NOT get it graded. Just my advice. Worth around $50-$110 if it is so. Heres some photos of different specimens to help you on your identification journey. I tried to choose some with the amount of wear yours has. Let me know if you have any questions.

    NOTE TO EVERYONE TELLING ME TO STOP HELPING OUT, I NEVER SAID THAT HE HAD ONE, IM ONLY GIVING INFO FOR HIM TO SEE IF HIS FITS COIN THE DESCRIPTION OF AN AUTHENTIC ONE. ISN'T THAT WHAT WE DO HERE......HELP?



    Unknown-1.jpeg Unknown.jpeg
    Credit: Google images 2019
    1883 or 1883/2 overdate
    Obverse: Filled in 8, with 3 over 2 (2 over two II2)
    Reverse: Not applicable
    Notes: The two will be closer to the left or closer to the southern end of the crack

    id#: 278787309
     
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  9. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Please stop giving bad information. It is clearly NOT the overdate.
     
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  10. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Agree and it needs to be repeated there is no 1882/3 overdate since they didn't have time travel then.
     
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  11. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    No...but I'll betcha that they had the same sort of edited we have here posting wrong information all day long.... another one, telling a poster oh you should have that graded.....why not it will make sure those lines from the brillo pad give it a matte finish look....
    Even when you spell it out put a red flag on it and circle it....they are so dense....they are just clueless.......
     
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  12. Colby J.

    Colby J. Well-Known Member

    My bad. Sorry, wouldn't want to help out
    aaaaaaand. reported.

    Its you old curmudgeons that are destroying the hobby for the millennial community. Just let people have opinions...an that's that
     
  13. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    You literally edited your post 2 or 3 times and removed the part where you told the OP "it looks like you have one..." and changed it to "it doesn't look like it but you never know." You got caught with your pants down. Admit it. Cop to your mistake and move on.
     
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  14. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Opinions are just that..... an opinion....the trouble here is you all .....just refuse to face facts....or even research them. ..... to entitled I guess.....you rather have one of us old farts do your leg work! Never have I ever seen a generation to lazy to learn... Report that too! :cigar:
     
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  15. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Everyone who wants to read Colby J.'s original post before he edited it, where he claims he believes the OP has the overdate, can read the original version where I quoted him in post number 8 of this thread.
     
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  16. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Post #3 was the answer to any one who truly cared to find the "correct" answer.
    Clue #1 followed by clue #2 the link right to the correct answer!
    Spoon fed and still can't chew:jawdrop:
     
  17. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    These millennials would seem a lot smarter if they actually listened to the old curmudgeons once in awhile like I did when I was younger. I’m heading towards the curmudgeon now myself
     
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  18. GenX Enthusiast

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  19. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    @Colby J. no one is telling you not to post, just hold up awhile and see what others have to say.
     
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  20. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Being a curmudgeon myself, I like the old saying about having all your ducks lined up. I have been wrong on numerous occasions and I hate giving myself a black eye. But I think you all have found that I will also fess up. That's why I deferred to Paddy in this case. And also why I will defer to John Wexler when in doubt. Some have just enough knowledge to be dangerous. I prefer not to be one of those.
     
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  21. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It's a 2 that's worn. A 3 over a 2 has a line or crossbar from the underlying 2 going from the middle to the bottom pointsbon the 3. Very distinctive if you know what to look for. It should be in your Red Book and it's very much like the 3 over 2 Jefferson War Nickel.
     
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