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Valued Member
United States
431 Posts |
I picked this 1883 No Cents Liberty nickel yesterday. What would you grade it? Is there a chance it could be a proof? It has nice reflective surfaces. Thank you.   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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How sharp is the rim? If its sharp it might be a proof. Cant tell, but the coin looks odd... Might be a proof, but it also looks like it might be cleaned?
AU Details cleaned until we can get a better look.
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Valued Member
 United States
431 Posts |
I think these pictures will help. I don't think it's cleaned and I don't see wear on the coin.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
If it's not a proof the strike is hammered. All the stars and the left ear of corn appear complete.
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Valued Member
United States
431 Posts |
Can you please explain what means dave700x. Is what you described characteristics of a proof strike?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36905 Posts |
It's a strong strike but it does not look proof to me. I'd be at MS-65 on this one.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
Hammered is a term used for a fully struck intended for circulation coin.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5828 Posts |
Im at MS-62. Look at all the hits on the obverse, plus the fact that the reverse picture IS TOO SMALL TO GRADE.
Not a proof and still might be cleaned. Typically coins are not supposed to look like proofs unless they ARE proofs.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'm thinking 64 with a good shot at 65.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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  . But leaning towards MS . |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
Im leaning toward MS, because the rims arent squared. Add me on Snapchat!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
Solid MS 63 even with that fairly deep hit on the obverse.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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I would think MS-63 from these pictures.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18720 Posts |
63/64 area. the luster appears broken across the surfaces, however, the lighting could be skewing it
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Posted 07/24/2016 2:15 pm
