My Favorite Old Postage Coin 1853 III Cent Nickel

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Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 05/22/2011 11:25 pm This is one of a few coins I've bought because the price was too good to pass up. I'd like to get some guesses on Grade and Value from the experts. Please let me know what you think! The coin is Proof Like, but I'm still trying to photograph the mirror fields. It's hard to tell in these photos, but the coin has heavy die clash on both sides. Thanks, Ben Thanks, Ben ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff

Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 05/22/2011 11:34 pm Hi Ben, welcome to the forum. Your coin looks about AU-53 to me, with just a touch of friction apparent on Liberty's hair curls and cheek and on the high points of the leaves on the reverse wreath. Die clashes are very common on these coins and don't usually affect the value. I can't really see the proof-like effect you mention but I agree it will likely be hard to photograph. Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 05/23/2011 10:48 am That is a hammered strike! Nice. I don't think the Proofs would have die clashing and I would surmise that the detail would be even more struck up and sharper if Proof. I haven't looked at any 1865 Proofs so I cannot be 100% certain. Could be worth anywhere from $60-$100 depending what it's like in hand. Of course, if it were a Proof, it would be worth considerable more. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 05/23/2011 5:08 pm I have been looking at these and noticed it6 is very very hard to find one without any clashing on it. Just about every one I have ever seen has some of the nicest clashing of any series I have ever seen, but trying to find one without any clashing at all within this series is a hard thing to do Report this Post to the Staff
CoinsKelly Pillar of the Community United States 3453 Posts	Posted 05/23/2011 9:44 pm Wow! Love the strength of the III. Agreed on the the clashing, have you seen all the RPD's and doubling? I am always noticing something new with these coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinstar Pillar of the Community United States 1510 Posts	Posted 05/28/2011 12:16 am very nice coin-- alot better than mine! Retired USAF 1983-2003 Report this Post to the Staff
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