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flipacoin Valued Member United States 102 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 3:08 pm There is a lady that owns an "Antique Mall" in my home town and is selling off her deceased husbands coin collection a few at a time. She'll put 5 or so in the sales counter every week and you never know what it will be. This morning she had this 1869 and it seems to be in great shape.I have limited knowledge of Shield nickels. This is the first one I've purchased. I am a penny man but thought I would wade out in the water a little deeper to see what it was like collecting other varieties. I've bought coins other than pennies but it's never been a passion. I was wondering about what to do with the tarnish of the coin and if it should be cleaned or left alone. The tarnish is appealing to me and adds to the overall appeal of the coin. In the aspect of monetary value, does tarnish taking away from the luster decrease the value? I've never had to think about this because my focus has been on non silver coins. I am grateful and appreciate those who would give me advise. Thanks so much! Jonathan Report this Post to the Staff

coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 3:21 pm Very nice Shield nickel, I would not clean it. Report this Post to the Staff
flipacoin Valued Member United States 102 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 3:38 pm I found out that it is copper. I feel smart right now. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 3:41 pm It's copper/nickel.Check coin facts left of page. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 4:09 pm That's not tarnish, but severe corrosion. Notice the roughness of the surfaces. Value is going to take a big hit. I think it is worth no more than $5-10, and the lower end of that range is more likely. Report this Post to the Staff
dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 4:28 pm VF Details Environmental Damage most likely dug up from a dirt nap still worth having. they're a neat little piece of history. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 4:39 pm Yes, a lot of environmental damage (perhaps buried at one point), and worth around $5. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 7:35 pm Oh man, hope you didn't pay too much for it ? Report this Post to the Staff
bandsdean Pillar of the Community United States 2125 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 8:10 pm Looks like the "Tall" date variety perhaps? Report this Post to the Staff
flipacoin Valued Member United States 102 Posts	Posted 06/15/2016 12:34 am Thanks guys for the input....I paid $21 and some change for it. It was a roll of the dice, don't know much about Shield nickels but like an old coon dog I'll be on the hunt. Thanks and happy hunting! Jonathan Report this Post to the Staff
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