Hi Howard. Welcome back. Started a thread for any information you might help with. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/shield-nickel.270534/
Welcome Howard. Thought you might help me with this one. Grade and what the doubling is called. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I like these, even the clad. Not much to look at till you get to MS-64 and better.
I do this with most coins I send in. Great way to knock the dust off. I wish the TPGs would do it but I'm sure that would really slow things down.
They actually retain moisture in the walls as part of the fire protection. Air out the safe every few days and you will be fine for short term...
Hi Kurt and thank you for your kind words.
I would leave it the way it is. A new holder is not going to change it's value.
They made a bunch of labels and used them for any Ike they graded. Looks like they still have some left.
You win Kurt. You are 100% correct. I should have never posted a different opinion in your thread. No one should ever do that. Only those that...
I agree that a new slab would not be worth the cost but I'm lost on taking a swim. I took it as giving the coin a dip.
Only three, back in January. I plan to buy one or two more this coming January.
Thank you Doug but you make me feel old. I agree with your thoughts. I'm stuck in the past on some stuff. Changes in terms get me in trouble all...
You are always spinning. It's not the room.:D
Thank you guys. This is what I was hoping for in this thread. Fun to here what the hobby is like out of the US.
I gave you other possible reasons for what we are seeing in this one image and I did that without questioning your experience. My post were to...
Great post. Do you folks have many doubled die coins that are major enough that they are sought after?
It was cleaned with something harsh. Probably an acid of some type.
It would also be helpful to know how you cleaned the coins.
Possibly something that was done to the coin before you received it.
Fun coin.
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