Posted 01/29/2012 8:12 pm
I would think you are speaking of an US 1868 Shield nickel which holed and plugged is going to have an AG3 value grade at best even if it is in VF or better condition. Depending on the eye appeal the coin has after the job is done it may still have a place in a collection but for the sake of getting this common date plugged, I would spend twice the money and get a nice looking one without any problems.
If you ever went to sell it, that plug is going to be the main hurdle and it will never really go up in value. You'll always be drawn to look at the plug and it will always bring you down.
Here's an 1867 ebay action of one that sold for $3.99 shipped [eBayItem]250979707032[/eBayItem]
Look at the picture and tell me what you are drawn to immediately.
I feel sorry for that poor plugged nickel ...
If you ever went to sell it, that plug is going to be the main hurdle and it will never really go up in value. You'll always be drawn to look at the plug and it will always bring you down.
Here's an 1867 ebay action of one that sold for $3.99 shipped [eBayItem]250979707032[/eBayItem]
Look at the picture and tell me what you are drawn to immediately.
I feel sorry for that poor plugged nickel ...
