Not a today find but wanted to share.....

[Mighty_Mouse]

I havn't seen any post any of their older Nickles so am going to throw mine in. I found it along with an older 1886 copper at in old foundation in PA back in the woods. HH

 

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[jeff of pa]

Nice Coin, GREAT SHAPE. thats the Only Type Nickle that has Eluded me so far. CONGRATS on the AWSOME FIND ; jeff

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Nice Nickel, find anything else at that foundation? ?HH, Mike

 

[Coin_Saver]

I've founnd 1 of those so far, but not as in good as cond as urs, mine is 1867, it was so cool, nice finds! congrats, CS

 

[Leon]

Nice looking coin!
I haven't posted any nickles, because my camara doesn't work to well on what looks like rust...
All my nickles are in pretty bad shape...

 

[Lowbatts]

Beautiful coin there!

 

[Shutterbug]

That coin is in super shape!! Great find! Bet your heart almost stopped when you saw that one!

 

[AU79]

Nice find. A few facts on Shield Nickels, They were first authorized by an act of Congress May 16th 1866 and it was Designed by James Longacre Chief Engraver.The US Mint was forced to make it with three parts copper and one part Nickel because Silver was scarce after the end of the Civil War which ended in 1865 with the Assassination of President Lincoln On April 15 and the Final Surrender of the Remaining Confederate Troops and Capture of Jefferson Davis in Georgia on May 10 1865. In the years from 1866-67 the design had rays between the stars and in 1867-83 No rays. In 1882 there were 11,476,600 minted in Philadelphia.

 

[jeff of pa]

I know very little about coins but it sure is interesting to look at and in beautiful condition.? I take it, those are difficult to come by.? ?Good job.

Funny thing, I'v had 2 friends find them & both were in great condition. They Must Be made Better then the Later ones, or deep enough to avoid the Eliments

 

[jeff of pa]

Your Days Comming "D"? COMPASS was A good Detector, but your New one is gonna' Supprise you. The Advancements theve made in detectors is great. Happy Hunting ; jeff

 

[JARMAN]

Ihave two i have found over the years,but not as nice as your find.I,ll have to dig thim out and post,after au17's information Iwant to take a look at thim again.nice find.HH