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A-Penny-Sold New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/11/2021 10:39 pm Hello, I'm a new coin collector, and I recently purchased this https://www.ebay.com/itm/133747087311 1865 liberty head nickel. I really like it, from the pictures it looks perfect, except for that die crack? Is this something that is a common error for that coin, does it have a name(i.e. fs-801 liberty string hair.) Again I love the coin, just trying to figure out a little more about it. Thanks to dave700x for the numismedia fmv price link. I never would have had the courage to spend over 100 on a single coin without that. Report this Post to the Staff

A-Penny-Sold New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/11/2021 10:47 pm Edit sorry, just realized I am supposed to upload image, but I'm not with the coin yet, and can't get saved file to necessary size to fit. I can upload photo when I get to my po box and grab it, but that won't be until friday.Friday. I have a heritage link where it sold in 2018 which has better pictures https://coins.ha.com/itm/three-cent...ption-071515 Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 05/11/2021 11:32 pm I don't know these but that a cool die clash on the reverse. Here's a good source for clash overlays. http://www.maddieclashes.com/three-cent-overlays/ Report this Post to the Staff
A-Penny-Sold New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/12/2021 12:02 am Oh yeah, I was wondering what that was too, almost looks like someone dripped liquid metal around the 3 to me. Awsome to find out what caused it, thank you Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 05/13/2021 12:44 pm There is a die clash on the obv as well but it isn't as prominent. Report this Post to the Staff
A-Penny-Sold New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/13/2021 6:26 pm Is that the slight ring going around the bottom of Liberty? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/13/2021 6:31 pm This is actually a 3 cent nickel, not a Liberty nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
A-Penny-Sold New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/13/2021 11:14 pm Oh, boy do I feel stupid haha. I thought it was a type of Liberty nickel. Thanks for stopping me from continuing that particular mistake Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 05/16/2021 3:37 pm You paid a fair price for this coin IMO. Due to the outstanding luster, many 1865 can be quite dull and grey. The die clash and die break add to the character IMO. Currently I see 3CN 1865 MS64 PCGS coins selling in the $205.00 to 260.00 range so you paid a fair price for a top end coin in my eyes. I like the die clashes and cracks but other collectors will disagree, many want only perfect coins. Many consider both die cracks and clashing to be a price killer, maybe more than half, so in considering for an investment long term try for perfect coins as good as you can afford, for collector value and fun I always go to the odd and unusual myself. Nice coin, I'd be happy to have that in my collection. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Edited by westcoin 05/16/2021 3:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/16/2021 4:05 pm It's a nice-looking example for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
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