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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here is an 1881 Shield nickel. My photography skills are proably not up to this coin's true look, but you can take a shot at grading it.   |
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Valued Member
United States
431 Posts |
That's a beautiful coin Bill! I'm going to say MS 65.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
I see no reason it's not MS67 so that's my guess.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
MS-65 Again, why the color? Maybe I have not seen one like this but, I do have a few Shield nickels. Not a higher grade as yours.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'll say at least 66, with a good shot at 67. I can't really see any problems.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1499 Posts |
Think "coin made for collectors."
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
I think the coin is a proof. Details look very sharp and the fields seem to have a mirror-like surface. I'll guess PR-65 but it could be higher. I find proofs to be tough to grade from static photos because hairlines are sometimes only visible when the direction of light is just right.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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At a first glance, I thought it was a proof, but now with Bill's hint, I'm sure of it.
PR-65
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1096 Posts |
I was also going to say proof, PR-66
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3210 Posts |
My first thought it looked like a proof. No expert on the series so I'll say pf67 now
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Valued Member
United States
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I thought proof after I said MS 65, Ill change my guess to PF 66.
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Pillar of the Community
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I immediately thought proof as soon as I saw it. The Byron Reed collection also has a 1881 proof Shield nickel in a similar grade with almost a cartwheel luster like yours. PR-66  |
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Posted 08/10/2016 1:32 pm
