1873 Shield Nickel Closed Or Open 3

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Alex12780 Valued Member United States 344 Posts	Posted 08/06/2016 3:42 pm I bought a 1873 Shield nickel for $4. It is really corroded and black. What is different about Shield nickels that causes this to happen to them and no other coin. Also is my Shield nickel an open or closed 3. I can't tell. Sorry about the picture quality I can try for a better picture if need be. Report this Post to the Staff

just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 08/06/2016 4:44 pm Looks like an open 3 but due to so much damage, can't really tell. I'd pass on this one. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/06/2016 4:49 pm Same here. If it was closed, it's open now! Report this Post to the Staff
Alex12780 Valued Member United States 344 Posts	Posted 08/06/2016 4:51 pm lol, it looked better in the picture. At least it was only $4 and free shipping. Report this Post to the Staff
Saruma Pillar of the Community United States 968 Posts	Posted 08/06/2016 10:24 pm That was probably in the ground and dug up by someone with a metal detector. Other nickels will turn black and corrode if in the ground long enough. Unless it was a really special and rare coin, coins in that condition lose nearly all their value. Report this Post to the Staff
Fathead 5 Valued Member United States 294 Posts	Posted 09/04/2016 6:48 pm What possessed you to buy this ugly metal disc? Report this Post to the Staff
Alex12780 Valued Member United States 344 Posts	Posted 09/10/2016 4:18 pm ^ it looked better in the pictures plus it was only $4. But I've sold it by now. Report this Post to the Staff
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