Rackateer Nickel with Reeding

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  1. JCro57

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  3. paddyman98

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  4. Double Die

    Double Die I know just enough to be dangerous

    I got 2 sitting around somewhere I'll have to double check . They were bonuses from a lot in an auction .
     
  5. -jeffB

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    I've got a few as well (including some really lame ones from the wrong year), but no reeded ones. Nice find!
     
  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Very nicec example. I have one in my collection somewhere close by.
     
  7. JCro57

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    Please post them!
     
  8. JCro57

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    Would love to see it!
     
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  10. Randy Abercrombie

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    That is so freaking cool!!
     
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  11. JCro57

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    I am thinking about getting it replated. Any thoughts, anyone? Will likely leave as is, but would like to hear some thoughts.
     
  12. LakeEffect

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  13. Randy Abercrombie

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    There are pros and cons either way and I completely understand your logic. Entirely personally I would leave it as is. I love blast white coins and I could easily make a case in my own mind to clean a great deal of my collection for my own reasons. I just like them better blast white. However the logic of keeping a crusty old coin original for the next generation makes better sense...... I dunno if any of that makes sense. I just sort of think you would be plating over the history of the piece.
     
  14. JCro57

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    I agree
     
  15. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Congrats on one with reeding! I’ve got one somewhere but I’m doubtful it has reeding.
     
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  16. micbraun

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    I heard there are fakes out there :)
     
  17. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    You have a unique piece of history! A genuine racketeering nickel. I had to go back and look at the photo you posted before responding. After looking at it again I am shocked that you would consider having it replated. That is a beautiful coin!

    The history lies deeper in your coin than others I have seen. Your coin saw usage in commerce and the plating has been rubbed off due to that. Replating would destroy that history. Mine is original but now I want one with worn plating. To hold in my hand and think of what took place gives me the shivers.

    If you want a racketeering nickel that shows no signs of wear there are plenty out there. Be patient and start looking but please leave this beautiful piece of history as is. :)
     
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  18. JeffC

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    I have one as well (or at least I thought I did till now! Hahaha). But the one I have doesn't have a reeded edge. Does that mean it's not a geniune racketeer nickel? If so, I wonder why someone would goldplate a high grade V nickel when it's worth more in its original state? Appreciate the insight and education as always.

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  19. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't replate it.
    The reeding seems special. I wouldn't want to mess with it.
    *Even if it is a modern replating and not original.
     
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