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1883 Shield Nickel - Request For Grading Opinions

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Pictures could be better but this the best I have. Luster is washed out but the coin is quite attractive in hand. Has patches of subtle rainbow toning on both sides.

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 Posted 01/29/2022  10:03 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I'll say AU-55.
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 Posted 01/29/2022  10:40 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jakes Coins to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I would guess au-53
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 Posted 01/29/2022  10:57 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mrak to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Would've thought higher than AU, I don't see any traces of wear on high points, what should I be looking at? Thanks.
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 Posted 01/30/2022  05:32 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add smat45 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Maybe the lighting...but pics lack any luster?
Very nice!
AU55 for me.
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I'm at Au as well. Looks like it has taken some hits in the fields and the leaves are not detailed. Could be because of a weak strike but all the other devices look strong. Toning is pleasing but lack of luster is an issue.
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 Posted 01/30/2022  06:17 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Keith67 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Looks cleaned (dipped) long ago. To me
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i agree with an old cleaning. looks like all the original surfaces have been removed. AU possibly UNC details.
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On review, agree this has been cleaned.
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My pictures aren't great. The originals make the coin look dull and flat but it is quite reflective in hand. This image may help show that a little, but clarity isn't great. The toning helps eye appeal, but there is no cartwheel effect. Should I take that as a giveaway the coin was dipped at some point?


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AU-55 details, cleaned.
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