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1868 9/6 Shield Nickel?

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Hello,

This coin has a few areas of discussion to cover.

1) Firstly, does the third digit of the date appear to have a 9 or another number stamped over the 6?

2) If so, is this a valuable error or just a common occurrence?

3) Would soaking this coin in olive oil for six months help to remove the black gunk that appears on this coin?

4) If olive oil is not the best choice to improve this coin's appearance, what chemical would work better to safely remove this residue?

5) What would the grade be before and after using the olive oil or another chemical?

Thanks



1868-9/6-Shield-Nickel?

1868-9/6-Shield-Nickel?

1868-9/6-Shield-Nickel?
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Since the dates were punched into the dies on this series with a four digit logotype punch, the only way a 9 could be punched in that position would be from an 1869 punch that was a punched in a whole digit to the right in the die. (right in the die, left on the coin) Even if such a nearly impossible thing happened, this coin is too corroded to provide proof.
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 Posted 09/25/2011  04:37 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add howards to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
All you are seeing is artifacts of corrosion.

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