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Bedrock of the Community
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Coin budget? What coin budget?  This 1866 w/Rays Shield nickel is in a PCGS holder. What do you think the grade was?   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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Pillar of the Community
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hmmmm tough one I am going to say AU50 to 53 Another awesome pick up I LOVE Shield nickels and have been biding my time for years now on a top notch example for myself but one day, one day.... |
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I'd go with XF at best.
Yes, that opinion is based on softness in many of the devices.
Possibly a weak strike instead of wear.
But why not look for a coin that's better struck.
Edited by kanga
11/28/2016 08:26 am
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It may be weakly struck...AU55. Very nice for type!
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But why not look for a coin that's better struck. I've already got an AU53 1867 No Rays & a PR64 1870, so this was less of a "one and only" and more of a "just for fun" purchase. 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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Only the smallest hint of rub, so AU-58. Rather even strike for this date. Lovely tone. Nice across the board.
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i was at AU53 but I can see it at AU55. some weakness in strike which is typical. nice
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This is a tough one. Hard to tell the difference between a weak strike and wear. I'd love to say AU-55 or MS-62 but will go with AU-55. Nice color!
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Glad to see that PCGS was a bit conservative with this one.  A couple of its soon-to-be-neighbors   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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Posted 11/28/2016 08:23 am
