Buffalo Nickel, Shield Nickel And V Nickels

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Clwang Valued Member United States 336 Posts	Posted 04/28/2023 01:20 am Going through my fathers coin collection, are these of any value? And how can I determine the date of the Shield nickel? Edited by Clwang 04/28/2023 01:22 am Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/28/2023 05:57 am What errors or varieties are you seeing? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34465 Posts	Posted 04/28/2023 06:19 am @john, it doesn't appear as though the question pertains to varieties or errors despite the original location of the thread so I have moved it to a more appropriate subforum. @clw, please let me know if I have misunderstood your intent with this post. Thx. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15623 Posts	Posted 04/28/2023 07:14 am The Buffalo and V nickels are common dates coins with advanced circulation wear. Slight numismatic premium for each but less than $1 each. Quote: And how can I determine the date of the Shield nickel? Two ways - both of which are invasive procedures and destroy any (albeit small) remaining numismatic premium. Nick-a-date is a commercial acidic product that you apply to the date area and it etches the base metal so that generally a faint remnant of the date becomes visible. It's only redeeming property is that it causes only local damage. A home soak in vinegar solution for a few days will usually accomplish the same minor etching and allow the date to be determined - however it is not 'targeted' like Nic-a-date so it affects the entire coin. Truthfully - many serious collectors consider either of these methods as irresponsible abuses of the natural coin in our possession. IMO it's better to just enjoy the natural history of the no-date coin and leave it alone. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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