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Well, I finally did it. I went against my collecting philosophy and bought a key date coin. I saw this 1886 nickel on ebay with these pictures, and I thought I'd take a gamble. The green stuff didn't look like verdigris from the pictures.   Got it in hand today, and it looks like my judgement was correct. 99% of the green stuff came off with my fingernail. I will upload better pictures after an acetone bath.   |
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 Looks much better now! I trust you purchased it to resell? |
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Yuppers.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice pick up ... Many a set are missing that coin  |
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The coin had an extended stay in an old leather coin purse.
I have a couple of silver dollars that had the same green gunk buildup that I showed to a local coin store and he said that was the cause.
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Worried that the pitting might produce a details grade.
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Nice score, TypeCoin :)
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Nice buy. Probably would have used a Q-Tip and acetone instead of.my fingernail, but still a great score.
Edited by brenpickle
11/01/2016 7:39 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Won't make G-04 straight, I think.
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If it makes you feel better, that's only a semi-key. I probably would have used acetone. |
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1886 is certainly one of three keys for the Liberty nickels, the other two being 1885 and 1912-S. Semi-keys would be 1883 W/Cents, 1888, and 1894. Conditional semi-keys: Not including the 1885/1886/1912-S, the 1888, 1896 and 1912-D are tough to find in higher grades (AU/MS) and carry definite premiums in those grades. Also, he stated he was going to use acetone... Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Curious to know cost here.  |
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I found an 1888 LHN in a junk bin for 50 cents once. Only Fair-2 though. What's considered a semi-key and what isn't is kinda opinionated. I feel comfortable with calling the 1844-O Half Dime a semi-key for the series. Edited by Omegaraptor
11/01/2016 9:23 pm
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Probably would have used a Q-Tip and acetone instead of.my fingernail, In this grade, it doesn't matter. The fingernail is much lower on the mineral hardness scale, so it wouldn't make any scratches. Plus, I didn't have any acetone and was wondering if the green stuff would come off. Quote:
Curious to know cost here. Just over $38.  Better pics:   Edited by TypeCoin971793
11/01/2016 9:54 pm
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That's a smokin' hot deal for $38. I couldn't ever find anything half that decent in that price range when I was looking back in the day.
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G-4, but I would think Details. Very nice buy!
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