Can U ID ?

Since I have this coin in hand, I have an idea of what the date and profile is, but I am not sure. Can you help in identifing from these photos ? Since I think it may be a valuable coin, should I have it slabbed ? Will they clean the coin enough for a good visual ?

What is your expert opinion on this one ?

Dave

 

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It's a V Nickel and it has been destroyed by the elements and not worth conserving

 

Since the image is called "1886 V Nickel-Obv.jpg", i would guess it is indeed a V nickel and it was minted in 1886.

In G-4 said to be worth $230, but this one is truly destroyed, not sure anyone will pay $30 for it.

 

I am CT"s V nickel expert and yes you have a V nickel. That's a key date. But in that condition the price is gonna take a skydive!

 

OK, Thanks for the verification. Now since it's not worth much in the condition it's in, would you try to restore the coin in some manner ?

 

Only way to do that would be with Bondo.....

 

If you zoom in you can clearly see it is in fact an 1896. That coin is worth just a little more then a nickel.

 

I am not sure about it's current numismatic value, but cleaning it might reveal a bit more details and make it more attractive, so you should consider it if you know how to do it properly.
If the rust is deep inside the surface and there are multiple "pits", leave it the way it is, cleaning might mess it up and make it look worse.

 

Hi ! LostDutchman,

I am not so much concerned about the value of the coin. I am more interested in verifing the date for an inclusion in my Nickel book. How do you zoom in on the date ?
I have tried looking with a magnifer and am still not sure.

Thanks for your comment

 

Just click your pictures in the first post. They enlarge.

 

Doug, I understand that the primary rule is NOT to clean a coin. However, if there is no value to the coin, what is the harm in trying ? It is apparently not worth anything now and surly not worth anything after cleaning, but it may restore enough to include it into my Liberty nickel book as a filler.

Dave

 

yup - 1896

 

I see nothing wrong with cleaning something like this to remove what appears to be a heavy crusting of verdagris; people can say 'it won't be worth it' but I think that's beside the point in this case. OP is looking for some tips on conservation... can anyone give him suggestions? Green mentioned 'bondo'... what's that?

 

I also see 1896. I see a very damaged coin that really can't be hurt by attempting to clean it. There are exceptions to every rule and this is probably one. It may be worth it to show what happens as you clean it.

 

A bad joke. Bondo is putty used in body shops.

Here's something the ancient guys do. It actually indicates bronze but it could be worth a try with Dave's coin.....


http://www.crescentcitycoinclub.org/seminars_and_programs/Bronze Disease.pdf

 

I,am not sure if you could make that coin much worse by cleaning it!