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1869 Shield Nickel

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Looking for a grade to consider having it slabbed, it is a variety Narrow date. All opinions are appreciated, thank you!

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That's an 1860 silver Trime. not a Shield nickel... I think you may have posted the wrong pictures
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My mistake, your right, thanks! I believe I uploaded four pics for two different posts with the same file names and the server did not know which ones to show, so it showed the most recently uploaded pics for both.
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One in fine condition sold for $24.00 on E-Bay about 2 weeks ago. Yours looks to be in about the same condition

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1869-Narrow...047675.l2557

The Cherry Pickers Guide calls the tall date very scarce, and referenced an xf @ $35 value. Personally, I wouldn't spend the $$$ on getting it slabbed. It's not worth the cost...
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I do not sell varieties or errors, I like to keep them for now, but when its time to sell them so my family does not get hosed on value, this information will help me, thank you!
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Checking out the CCF grading standards:


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Shield Nickel General Grading Standards

G4 Good - All letters in motto readable.

VG8 Very Good - Motto stands out clearly. Rims worn slightly but even. Part of shield lines visible.

F12 Fine - Half of each olive leaf is smooth.

EF40 Extremely Fine - Leaf tips show slight wear. Cross over shield slightly worn.

AU50 About Uncirculated - Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint luster is present.

MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.

MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.


I'm going with F-12. Nice rare variety!
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I gotta go with VG10 just too much wear I think for a full Fine grade.
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