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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
I paid about equal amounts for these. Which one would you keep for your type set? 1866 EF with a nice strike but has been lightly cleaned?   Or an 1867 AU with no cleaning and a poor strike?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
Both!
They support each other.
Perhaps you may find a better example than either of these, then you can sell them both.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1192 Posts |
I like the luster on the AU one the other is just so dull from cleaning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1191 Posts |
I like the first one more.
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Valued Member
United States
283 Posts |
I like the AU one a little more. The reverse is very nice, and luster is always a bonus.
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Valued Member
Belgium
464 Posts |
first one !i love the die cracks on it
that and I think in hand it has more luster then we can c
also I do think the lattere coin looks XF too..just my opinion
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
I'd save them both. There are a fair number of dates at affordable prices. Not too many folks with more than a single example as a type. Break the mold.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
I'd SELL them both and use the money to buy a well struck XF/AU with original surfaces.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
To. Choose between these ....
I would pick the 1866
I think the date is more clear ... I like seeing the date
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Valued Member
United States
383 Posts |
The '67 is the better of the two. Both have been dipped, with the '66 appearing much duller and looks to have been more vigorously cleaned than the '67. The '67 at least still retains some of its luster, so if you had to pick one to keep, I'd go with the '67. If I were seeking a nice, original Shield nickel, I'd pass on both and look for something with more skin &/or luster... and a fuller date. Happy searching, ET |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
Looks like some green stuff on the obverse of the '67. Maybe an acetone bath would help.
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Valued Member
United States
424 Posts |
I would keep the 1867 nickel. It has better eye appeal to me. As for the other nickel, if it was my coin I would trade it in for that 42-P proof silver War Nickel I have had my eye on. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6370 Posts |
Quote:If I were seeking a nice, original Shield nickel, I'd pass on both and look for something with more skin &/or luster... and a fuller date. I would if I could. But I have a budget of about $50 for this type, and both of these coins meet that requirement. But since I have two eating a hole in my wallet, I need to sell one, and I am debating which one. I like Kanga's idea. I can make a profit on both of the coins, and use that profit to buy a nicer coin for the type. Net free coin. Such is my dilemma. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I like the au better I like darker tone
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3121 Posts |
I love this thread because it shows you beauty is in the eye of the beholder! So many opinions and all of them correct!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
I would have to see the two in hand, the pictures distort things too much to make an informed opinion.
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