1882 Shield Nickel - Several Possible Issues

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Paul St Louis Valued Member United States 127 Posts	Posted 06/05/2024 3:58 pm Weight 4.6g (under weight. Checked with 2 different scales) Porosity 'In God' Date not centered to shield bottom and odd appearance (looks like possibility of very small die break across date. 1 - 8 - 8 connected near base of numbers) N of I'N' looks more like a large C Reverse - weak 'United', 'C'ents C is almost missing I am wondering why there is weak lettering around the outer most section of coin on both sides, but everything else within the shield and stars looks in darn good shape. Would like your thoughts please. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 94932 Posts	Posted 06/05/2024 5:45 pm Well the weight is within specs. the weakness on both sides in the same area could be due to a tilted die or planchet. I do notice a slight off center towards the weak area. 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/05/2024 6:09 pm Agree, looks like a tapered, thinned planchet. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73760 Posts	Posted 06/05/2024 10:59 pm Could be struck on a Tapered Thin Planchet. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Paul St Louis Valued Member United States 127 Posts	Posted 06/06/2024 12:00 am I think so too. Tapered planchet it is Report this Post to the Staff
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