1866 Shield Nickel W/Lots Of Things Going On... Variety?

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paleoguy45 Pillar of the Community United States 2936 Posts	Posted 10/13/2011 2:15 pm This poor nickel was the result of some serious old age die stamping but is uncirculated IMO. There are lots of things going on (die cracks, Cuds, planchet problems, etc.) but I would like opinions if this particular coin has any attributes that make it a documented variety. I was especially interested in the multi strike of the date... All help appreciated. Paleoguy Report this Post to the Staff

dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 10/13/2011 2:31 pm I can't help you with the variety, but I would like to say that is a very interesting Shield nickel. Talk about a tired pair of dies! Are the indentations near the "C" on the reverse planchet imperfections or are they from stray die material. Those dies were falling apart. Report this Post to the Staff
paleoguy45 Pillar of the Community United States 2936 Posts	Posted 10/13/2011 2:48 pm Hi Dave, The holes on the reverse actually appear to be flaws in the planchet (i.e., loss of metal).... Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 10/13/2011 2:56 pm that is one nice coin regardless of the imperfections, nice find. Edited by jessvc1 10/13/2011 2:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 10/27/2011 1:42 pm 1866 was a good year for errors in the Shield nickel series. There is a wonderful book (mine is in storage now) Out of print, but still available "The Shield Five Cent Series" by Edward L. Fletcher the best book I've found, though far from complete in listing every variety, seems like the Shield nickels and the 3 Cent nickels have so many die varieties, no reference can keep up with them. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
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