1866 Three Cent Nickel~Opinions?

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  1. nickelman

    nickelman Coin Hoarder

    Sweet 3 cent nickel! Thats on my want list. I almost picked one up yesterday at the coin show but decided to do a little studing of the series first. Would like to pick up a nice silver and nickel 3 cent piece for an odd denomination type set.
     
    nickelman, Jan 27, 2008
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I've never tried it before either MIke, but I've seen several nickels that were whizzed. And every case it was easily visible with the naked eye.

    I think people often mistake some harsh cleaning as whizzing because they are unfamiliar with what a whizzed coin actually looks like.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 27, 2008
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  4. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    i am glad to hear that :D
     
    spock1k, Jan 27, 2008
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  5. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    why not point us to a few links so all of us can learn?
     
    spock1k, Jan 27, 2008
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  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Not that easy. I've been unable to find, at least in recent years, a good quality pic of a whizzed coin. I used to have some, but that was several computers ago. And I've never gone thru the trouble of recovering pics from that one's backup hard drive. Maybe one of these days.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 27, 2008
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  7. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind

    clembo, Jan 27, 2008
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  8. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Just on a lark did you happen to weigh the coin?

    Ben
     
    Bonedigger, Jan 27, 2008
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  9. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    If it's whizzed, or even harshly cleaned - I don't see it.

    Here are a few links to articles about whizzing though. The pics are not the best and they make it hard to see what is being described.

    Link 1 Link 2 Link 3
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 27, 2008
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  10. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Whizzing does not typically change the weight. It could, if it was way over-done, but it usually doesn't.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 27, 2008
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  11. rotobeast

    rotobeast Old Newbie

    Whizzing will move parts of the coin, rather than removing it.
    Sometimes you will see little burn marks, kind of shaped like cellulite on a large womans posterior.
    :D
     
    rotobeast, Jan 27, 2008
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  12. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Okay, I'll get to the point of my question about weight. Do you think it's on the correct planchet?

    Ben
     
    Bonedigger, Jan 27, 2008
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  13. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind


    Sorry Ben,

    Didn't weigh it as I don't have the equipment available. Is it on the right planchet? Yes.

    No doubt to me as I do have at least a dozen 3CNs.

    clembo
     
    clembo, Jan 27, 2008
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  14. mi chael

    mi chael Member

    Well now, it seems we've discovered the problem: there isn't one. :)
     
    mi chael, Jan 27, 2008
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  15. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    Wow, $26 is great for that coin. maybe I should look for some "whizzed" nickels.:thumb:;)
     
    vipergts2, Jan 28, 2008
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  16. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Man, great coin man. No problems that I can see on my end to be honest, but am no pro. I think you did a remarkable job with the price! :thumb:

    Phoenix :cool:
     
    Phoenix21, Jan 28, 2008
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