Shield Nickle...i see rays! Bonus IHP.

[BLACKIE555]

Takes just the right light. Pretty much gone, but certainly an 1866. My second SN. 1873 IHP LITERALLY, same hole.

3rd time looking in exact same spot.

 

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[iAmMike]

Good stuff!

 

[Almy]

Nice coins! Being in close proximity could have accelerated their corrosion by interactions between them.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Well done !

 

[JeffInMass]

Absolutely see rays- that is an awesome little spill- Congrats!

 

[Digger RJ]

Takes just the right light. Pretty much gone, but certainly an 1866. My second SN. 1873 IHP LITERALLY, same hole.

3rd time looking in exact same spot.
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Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[cajundetector]

Takes just the right light. Pretty much gone, but certainly an 1866. My second SN. 1873 IHP LITERALLY, same hole.

3rd time looking in exact same spot.
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Very cool! Congrats!!

 

[scruggs]

Good job!

 

[Rhapsody]

Takes just the right light. Pretty much gone, but certainly an 1866. My second SN. 1873 IHP LITERALLY, same hole.

3rd time looking in exact same spot.
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the '7' sure looks odd on that penny (error variant maybe?...not much of a coin guy so wouldn't know) very cool stuff shield nickles are a tough dig, rock on

 

[Prairie Prowler]

Nice old finds ..shame the nickels corrode so much..

 

[Silvermonkey]

Two great coins. Love it!