1866 5c Shield Nickel With Rays #15

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numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11880 Posts	Posted 08/21/2021 6:54 pm $41. Seems like I've accumulated quite a few of these. These are among my favorites. Thoughts? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 08/21/2021 7:29 pm VF20 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/21/2021 7:41 pm VF-20 sounds right. Price seems high. Cannot understand the long-term appeal of a coin like this. Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11880 Posts	Posted 08/21/2021 8:12 pm I'm not sure that this coin is VF20. There seems to be some striking weakness in the center as was typical for this issue in the shield, but the peripheral leaves look much stronger than that grade as does the reverse. The reverse looks especially well struck, better than some MS coins that I have owned which typically are weak on one side. Also, I am befuddled by the indication that I may have paid too much for this coin. Greysheet puts out a CDN retail indication for coins and the VF20 price of this coin is $108. The wholesale greysheet price is below that, but I doubt it is less than $41. If anyone has access to greysheet pricing and wants to share what a VF20 1866 Shield nickel is trading for wholesale it would be very helpful. I wonder on what basis the price I paid for this coin was high? The VG8 version of this coin retails for almost $45. Edited by numismatic student 08/21/2021 8:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 08/21/2021 10:19 pm Here ya go NS, I think you did just fine on the price. Edit: PM sent @ NS Edited by Ty2020b 08/21/2021 10:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/21/2021 10:30 pm My price evaluation wrong, apologize. ED spots detract, but the price seems a value if this is the sort of thing you want to put away for appreciation. Not for me in any event. Edited by Coinfrog 08/21/2021 10:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11880 Posts	Posted 08/21/2021 11:28 pm Thanks for clarifying Coinfrog. As far as mistakes go, I've made my fair share of bonehead moves when it comes to buying coins, as has been amply demonstrated in this forum. You keep me in check and have made me more discerning over the years. Appreciate your daily effort to provide feedback and help on this forum. @Ty2020b - Thanks for the info. I checked the email linked to CCF - for the first time in years. Apologize to everyone who wrote me over the years for not responding. I don't really check that email. Ty2020b, I didn't see a message from you, so I am lost when it comes to CCF communication. Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 08/22/2021 01:03 am Weird. You can try to PM me, if not, oh well! Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 08/22/2021 08:42 am I think it's a nice F15 no real issues that I see. I also like these "with rays" nickels myself the best of the series. "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 Report this Post to the Staff
apcol258 Valued Member United States 202 Posts	Posted 08/22/2021 09:18 am VF35 Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36558 Posts	Posted 08/22/2021 10:25 am It looks strong enough for VF-20. Spots hurt eye appeal but won't "details" the coin. Good price for it. Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 08/22/2021 10:41 am Vf20 Report this Post to the Staff
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