What Do Do With Dateless Shield Nickels?

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Americanamafia Pillar of the Community United States 672 Posts	Posted 02/03/2012 4:10 pm Can you soak them in vinegar like you do for buffalos? Or are they forever gone?, And is it even worth it? Report this Post to the Staff

CaptainFwiffo Pillar of the Community United States 4132 Posts	Posted 02/03/2012 4:39 pm I see no reason why the same techniques wouldn't work. Report this Post to the Staff
numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 02/03/2012 11:53 pm I brought the date back on a Shield nickel using Nic-A-Date. As with Buffaloes, it depends on the amount of wear. I don't use vinegar because it gives the whole coin a pitted look instead of just the date. Some sellers promote the whole coin restoration thing. I don't like it-imho. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 1:44 pm I would imagine any coin with the same composition should act the same way when treated with the same product Report this Post to the Staff
weerdsteev Pillar of the Community United States 1291 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 2:13 pm Yeah, it'll work the same as a Buffalo. A couple of days ago I got lucky and brought back the "1886" on a slick, dateless V nickel! There's a 90% or greater likelihood your coin will be an 1868. That's about the only date I've ever recovered from that series. Edited by weerdsteev 02/04/2012 2:16 pm Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 6:21 pm Dates are smaller and thinner on shields. Good luck getting a clear one. Report this Post to the Staff
XavierOfGreen Pillar of the Community United States 2589 Posts	Posted 02/04/2012 7:07 pm Ive done it a few times, because the date is so small it can be harder to see the restored date but it still works and on V nickels it works even better than on buffalos Report this Post to the Staff
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