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1866 "Dirty" Shield Nickel With Rays

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I was itching to get into the bidding for this one. There were two people who were bidding on this coin. The bidding stopped at $93. The person who won it was willing to go higher, but I regret not throwing a bid out there and try to snag it. I think it is beautifully struck in the reverse with fully split stars and rays, which is rare for this first year experimental striking. I see MS64 coins that aren't as well struck as this one. I should have tried harder to snag this one. Thoughts on grade or problems?

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I guess it was this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1866-5c-Sh...047675.l2557

That guy got a great deal!! EF to AU? Cleaned or Mint Luster? Whatever, I like it!
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Nice coin.
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Look like a nice well struck nickel.
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Beauty for sure.
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Technical grade 50. Eye Appeal 7/10.
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AU-55
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Color looks questionable. I would bet it looks cleaned in hand. Nicely struck stars though.
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Looks good from the picture, pushes into AU territory, I will say AU50
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A sharp strike indeed, I think AU50 is the money shot.
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AU-50.
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AU50 maybe 53. I agree with the color comments. maybe its not a bad thing you didnt get it
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