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New Member
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Hi all. So. today I was going through sacks of metal detecting coins from my outings. As well as old coins I have found in other places. Barns, houses, basements, attics ext. Many of them I never bothered to really look at the dates closely because of their poor condition. Or I just missed them. And tossed them into my dug, culled or low grade coin bags. However today. I saw this nickel from the reverse. And noticed it was nicer than I thought. So I flipped it over and I took out my loop to look at the date. I think I know what the date is. However I don't want to suggest what I think it is. I want your opinions without mine. So its a seen from fresh eyes. I appreciate your help. Thanks!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
592 Posts |
Naked eye, it looks like 1879 to me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
842 Posts |
I would agree that it is 1879. That is a nice find!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2661 Posts |
Yeap! Looks like 1879 to me also.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3294 Posts |
kind of looks like 1879, but 1870 is much more common
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Pillar of the Community
United States
520 Posts |
You can definitely see a defined 9 on there..going with 1879
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Pillar of the Community
United States
863 Posts |
i dont think it is the 1870. but I think it is the 1875
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think it is an 1870, second choice is 76.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it is 1879, but I could see that it might be 1875 though.
Look at it under a loupe or magnifying glass and you can probably see it better than we can see it in the photos.
When will you say what year you think it is?
Edited by wquinn
05/25/2012 3:35 pm
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New Member
 United States
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I took the picture through a loop. I honestly can't tell if it is a 1870, or 1879. 90% of the people I have asked say 1879. Its been a fun one to try and ID. It is possible it could be a 1875 as well. But I doubt it. Its really hard to see in the photo. but the top of the loop is smaller than it appears in the picture. Its closer to the "9" than a "0".
I have also soaked the nickel in hot water to remove the filth on it. It looks like it was stuck to another coin at some point. It cleaned up nicely. I also found a few other interesting coins today I will post.
Anyway. I am honestly at a stand still on this nickel. I personally believe it to be a 9. But I also think logically it makes more sense it could be a 0 because the 1879 is listed as a very scarce coin in the book.
thanks for all your input!! I appreciate it!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Tough call. At first I thought 1879 but the more I look at it, the more it's looking like 1870.
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Posted 05/24/2012 8:10 pm
