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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Conder101, post: 2353617, member: 66&quot;]First thing to look at is the spacing of the digits in the date.&nbsp; The dates on the shield nickels was punched in with a four digit logotype punch so the digit spacing is the same on every coin for a given date.&nbsp; On the 1882 the digits are fairly close together.&nbsp; But on the 1883 they are spaced widely apart.&nbsp; Look at the 1883 that tpsadler posted.&nbsp; You could almost slip another digit in there between the 8 and the 3.&nbsp; Now look at your coin.&nbsp; See how close the 8 and final digit are.&nbsp; Nowhere near as wide as on an 1883.&nbsp; And if there is no 1883 logotype punch, it can&#039;t be an 1883/2.&nbsp; once you learn to recognize that wide 1883 date you&#039;ll find yourself condemning misattributed 83/2&#039;s&nbsp; everywhere&nbsp; (Probably one of the most frequently misattributed varities around.)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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