shield nickel, look at the date?

[Goes4ever]

is it me, or does the last number in the date look odd? I looked on ebay at other 1882's and the 2 looks different, what do you think?

 

[tinkb]

Hey bud, I started looking at the coin for you again and doing some research. Sorry I still haven't unpacked any of my coins or books yet. But I did find this page on the 1883/2 Shields nickel that may help. With the wear on the coin its really hard to tell whats going on with it. These pictures seem to be a little nicer then the ones I got from you earlier. And also, its easier to tell whats happening with a coin in hand then from a picture. Hope this helps or at least is a good starting point for you. maybe some one else will chime in about it that is for informative about the Shields.

http://www.shieldnickels.net/1883_2/fs013.html

 

[Goes4ever]

thanks Tink, the pics I sent you were emailed to me, I now have this coin in my hand and I took new pictures

 

[Mackaydon]

Excellent find: 3 over 2. Congrats.
Maybe VG-8 condition, though I'm no expert.

 

[Goes4ever]

do you really think it is a 3 over the 2? I just can't be sure. it does not look like anything I can find on the net anywhere??

 

[fortbball9]

I would send that baby off to a professional grading co. and get it slabbed and graded.They will tell
you if it is a 3 over 2.I think it is but I am not a expert.But I think it would be worth sending off to see.
Congrats and good eye on your find.

fortbball9

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Yes have it slabbed! I am no expert myself but it does look like a 3 over a 2 to me! Sweet find!

Mike