1868 Shield - Something Is Not Right

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DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 03/23/2024 11:39 pm Could use a bit of help on this Shield, picked this up at a Thrift store and opened up a can of worms I know nothing about (shields). Some mild concern of it being a counterfeit, specs are accurate but the coin just seems off (4.98 on weight, 20.4 diameter). Die cracks all over it, missing S in TRUST, apparent Cuds, and solid rim somewhat reduce counterfeit concerns. I've been through the Peters and Mohon bible and can't seem to find a definitive match. I know the mint had serious alloy issues with the shields but a close up of the surface shows more texture than I am comfortable with. ED that was whizzed away possibly? Any thoughts appreciated from any resident shield experts. PS - think I just answered my own question. Last pic shows indicator of whizzing on bottom of devices. Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 191952 Posts	Posted 03/25/2024 4:18 pm Interesting find. 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
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2006 Posts	Posted 03/25/2024 4:41 pm First picture makes the date look crooked but the close up of the date looks ok with a die crack. The PCGS site shows 33 varieties for this date. scroll down the page a little to see related varieties. https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1868-5c/3795 Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 03/25/2024 5:10 pm MisterT - the Peter's Shield book shows 40++ varieties for the 68, a good portion have the slanted date. None match the die cracks on this one. I'll have a peek at the PCGS listings tho - better chance of matching a pic. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 101240 Posts	Posted 03/26/2024 9:55 pm I'm not seeing any Cuds on this one. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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