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mklpatrick Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 07/01/2008 10:09 am I am starting a collection of the Liberty V nickels and I figured I would kick it off by acquiring the original No Cents coin. I ended up buying this one online. As I am rather new to the looks of this series and the hobby overall I was hoping you folks could check it out and let me know what you think of the quality. Image: 1883V.jpg 21.73 KB Image: 1883V2.jpg 22.04 KB Report this Post to the Staff

Bilbo Pillar of the Community United States 812 Posts	Posted 07/01/2008 12:42 pm Nice nickel. Looks VF-20 to me. It has sort of a "washed out" look, but I assume this is a scan, which tends to make coins look that way. Report this Post to the Staff
mklpatrick Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 07/01/2008 12:51 pm I noticed that washed out look as well. I am hoping the same thing...that the picture is the culprit there. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 07/02/2008 12:28 am I agree, looks like a scan; but appears to be a nice coin to me. 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
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 07/04/2008 7:07 pm Good looking coin! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
mklpatrick Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 1:05 pm OK, I just got the coin yesterday and I was pleased to see that the actual coin is better looking than the pic! (How often does that happen?) Anyway, I got to looking at that little dark spot under the letter "I" in Liberty. I don't want to start scratching at it for fear of gouging or scratching it. I think these coins are a little on the soft side. Any idea what it could be and how to possibly remove it? Report this Post to the Staff
t5j6p9 New Member United States 42 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 1:29 pm You have two choices; 1. Have a professional do it, although it will probably cost you. ($) 2. Do NOTHING! or you and the coin will pay the price Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 2:59 pm If it does not come off after a dunking in acetone, then you are stuck with it- meaning it is probably either a carbon spot or toning. NCS would be out of the question since the coin is of low value. Nickel is a hard metal(of course the coin is only 25% nickel) but if you were to poke at it, you would more than likely leave at least fine scratches. Report this Post to the Staff
COINAHOLIC Rest in Peace United States 1501 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 3:06 pm If the spots aren't any worse than what is in the scans I'd leave them there! The reverse on mine has similar spots,but they don't bother me, just adds to the history of the coin. After all they are 125 years old! Here is another 1883 Report this Post to the Staff
mklpatrick Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 3:19 pm I will most likely not mess with it. Coinaholic, I like the second image of the 1883 coin there...is that the actual tone of that coin? It looks golden! Report this Post to the Staff
COINAHOLIC Rest in Peace United States 1501 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 4:16 pm It's a "Racketeer Nickel" it has been plated gold, at the time with no cents being on the coin certain unscrupulous types would try and pass them as five dollar gold pieces. If the merchant wasn't aware they would give $4.95 change on a 5 cent purchase. Pretty good money in 1883! Report this Post to the Staff
mklpatrick Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 4:49 pm Wow, ya learn something new every day. Where did you come across that one? Report this Post to the Staff
COINAHOLIC Rest in Peace United States 1501 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 5:08 pm I wish it were an original, but it's a newly plated one I picked it up here; http://www.govmint.com/default.asp Then go to other U.S. coins, then on to Nickels Report this Post to the Staff
libertyhead Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 07/14/2008 04:06 am It's a nice coin, theres no doubt about that. I imagine you paid about 10 bucks for it? Report this Post to the Staff
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