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Dearborn Moderator United States 105218 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 7:57 pm 1866 Shield nickel with Rays Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 78236 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 8:26 pm Nice Shield nickel! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 105218 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 9:07 pm .Thank you Errers and Varieties Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 27236 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 10:36 pm That's a nice pickup, Dearborn! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10601 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 02:56 am Great looking Shield nickel. What is that piece that looks detached a bit right of the date on the rim? Report this Post to the Staff
Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1195 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 05:46 am Beautiful coin, Dearborn! Shield nickels are fantastic. *Lincoln cents 1909-2009 collection* Eisenhower/Anthony dollars Liberty nickels Buffalo nickels Jefferson nickels I have a special affinity for nickels. Some might call it an "obsession..." Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 105218 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 06:21 am Thank you Hondo, Marv, and Humanist! Quote: What is that piece that looks detached a bit right of the date on the rim? Not quite sure, I'll have to take a closer look later when I get home. Quote: Shield nickels are fantastic. Yes, they do have quite nice look Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1195 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 06:37 am Did my slight wandering into Shield nickels rub off on you a bit? *Lincoln cents 1909-2009 collection* Eisenhower/Anthony dollars Liberty nickels Buffalo nickels Jefferson nickels I have a special affinity for nickels. Some might call it an "obsession..." Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15852 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 06:43 am That is a nice looking coin. The reverse with rays and stars always brings to mind an image of 4th of July fireworks going off. I see several expected die cracks, as well as MD on the UNITED legend. Adds some period appropriate character to the coin. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Edited by nickelsearcher 01/27/2026 06:45 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 105218 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 06:49 am Quote: Did my slight wandering into Shield nickels rub off on you a bit? umm, could be or were you thinking of completing a 7070 type set? I only have 4 more coins to get to completely fill page 2 - that was my motivation Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 105218 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 06:52 am Quote: That is a nice looking coin. Thanks Quote: The reverse with rays and stars always brings to mind an image of 4th of July fireworks going off. I agree, it dies have that celebratory appearance to it. Quote: I see several expected die cracks, as well as MD on the UNITED legend. Adds some period appropriate character to the coin. Thank you Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1195 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 07:07 am Quote: umm, could be or were you thinking of completing a 7070 type set? I only have 4 more coins to get to completely fill page 2 - that was my motivation Nahhh. I had considered it at some point. I was mainly debating about doing a Shield nickel set. *Lincoln cents 1909-2009 collection* Eisenhower/Anthony dollars Liberty nickels Buffalo nickels Jefferson nickels I have a special affinity for nickels. Some might call it an "obsession..." Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 194600 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 09:26 am Excellent! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 105218 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 3:39 pm thank you jbuck Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 105218 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 8:54 pm Now to take the time to examine to se what's going on with the rim at K5 Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10601 Posts	Posted 01/28/2026 12:15 am Report this Post to the Staff
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