Very nice addition to any collection.
As a MS-67 I'd leave as is and forget the steps. Not worth the effort or money to get a FS. It may come back as a 66 FS but that wouldn't be as...
You're welcome Spark! Have a nice Easter!!
I couldn't tell if it was deep or not so I went with PL. I also said 64 but I think it's a great coin even though it's a point on the low side.
I would have done the same based on what you just said. Please post when she's in your hands. :)
While your Nickel does not look like the Red Book example, 1866 Shield Nickels had a repunched date. I'm sure the mint has more than one Die so...
@Spark1951 To be more specific the Denver and San Francisco issues have the obverse and reverse mintmarks as I indicated above. For the 1917-D and...
in the first year of issue, 1916, mid Mark appears on the obverse. In 1917, the second year of issue, the mint mark first appeared on the obverse...
Looks like that cotton ball left minor scratches in the field.
That's a clad coin so it's not plated. Just stained from the environment.
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Sorry but it looks damaged to me.
I'd be at a 64 on him but I wouldn't crack it out.
ED or environmental damage
I bet you both were surprised!
Looks like a ragged edge clip or incomplete planchet to me.
From what I can see the details on the coin look good. That tends to make me think the right TPG would straight grade her but it would probably...
A beautiful coin with great toning! I went MS-65 due to the reverse. I think the reverse was struck by a worn out Die.
Only worth face value but I'd keep it just because I can. Welcome to CT.
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