Newest Shield Nickel..plus extra one

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by mark_h, Oct 31, 2008.

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  1. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    What I see obv - are a great many tiny little hits all over the coin. Looking at the edges of the leaves, the cross and the legends the frost is worn off in several places. And if you look close enough, you will see tiny raised bumps on the date and some of the devices, probably due to be struck with a rusty die.

    On the reverse it is worse. A rim ding at 8:30, raised bumps, hits and frost breaks all over the place on the legends, some of the stars have hits and frost breaks, the 5 has the worst hits of all, and the fields are literally cover with hits and hairlines.
     
    GDJMSP, Oct 31, 2008
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  3. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    I think I found the coin on Heritage, and I see what you're talking about (except the edge bump). Still don't look like a 61 to me, but then again, I've not seen the coin in-hand either.
     
    Leadfoot, Oct 31, 2008
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  4. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    p.s. looking at the prices of these coins in 61, I think I'm going to have to do a bit of saving to afford a dozen of them. ;)
     
    Leadfoot, Oct 31, 2008
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  5. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Yep - that was it.

    Thanks everyone for your opinions and comments.
     
    mark_h, Oct 31, 2008
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