Should I Try Acid Dating My Shield Nickel & Possible 1921-S Buffalo? - Page 2

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Kefiroth Pillar of the Community United States 1431 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 3:03 pm The hair detail unique to 1921 as well as the 1920/1921 ribbon wave is present in the OP's coin. OP's nickel IS a 1921, and I would bet my bottom dollar on that. And judging by the second picture posted of the reverse side, I am quite positive the mintmark is present. Edited by Kefiroth 07/13/2016 3:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189340 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 3:42 pm I have been looking at the photo of my well worn 1921-S and I will agree with Kefiroth. In the photo it looks like the '1' and the ribbon bleed together, but in hand and with the right light the '1' is quite legible. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Saruma Pillar of the Community United States 968 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 6:35 pm Thanks for the continued opinions. I'm holding off on soaking the Buffalo until at least I see what happens if I go to get it graded at a show (if I can do it cheaply enough). While it is a low grade coin if it is a 1921S it does have some value, and damaging the coin would be my last resort. ChildofWheat: I genuinely appreciate your interest in this. The only concern I have about your comments is that you are so focused on that last digit. But based on the post I linked earlier in the thread and my own look through the PCGS grading database I really think that hair is unique to the 1921. They have a very high grade 1920 shown with no hair detail just above the braid, whereas the low grade 1921 has it, and none of the other coins from any other year (that they show) has it either. If you or anyone could help me find evidence that that hair style is on any other 1920s Buffalo I'd be willing to accept another date. Now back to my Shield nickel. Based on advice here I did a 2:1 vinegar to peroxide mixture and left it in for nearly 24 hours. I'm impressed with the results! Detail appeared on both sides. The "5" side has worked very well. As for the date, I can clearly make out the "18", but I already knew that part! I'm pretty sure the third digit is an 8. Can't make out the last number because a crack runs right through it but if I had to pick I'd say it was a 3, so probably 1883. Maybe a longer soak will help but I'm not hopeful. There are no rays, so I can rule out type 1. Anyway, here are the results: Edit: After writing this I soaked the coin for a few more hours. I have replaced the reverse (5 side) with a new picture and have edited the text above to match the current picture. Edited by Saruma 07/13/2016 11:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 07/14/2016 08:10 am Not an 1883, digits of the date are too close together. Report this Post to the Staff
DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 07/14/2016 08:39 am 1868 perhaps? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189340 Posts	Posted 07/14/2016 12:13 pm Quote: I'm holding off on soaking the Buffalo until at least I see what happens if I go to get it graded at a show (if I can do it cheaply enough). I still agree with this as a sensible decision. Patience usually pays. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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