Possible 1883/2 Shield Nickel
So I got this coin a while ago and I have been a bit curious about it. When I got it, it said that it was a 1883 shield nickel.
But when I looked at the red book, I saw an error for a 1883/2 shield nickel. I am not a coin expert, so I was wondering If any collectors out there had an opinion. The 3 looks like it could have a 2 within it also. But I don't know. Sorry about the blurry pictures, but please let me know your opinion in the comments.
Comments
Mal_ANA_YN
Level 5
Way to hard to see the coin details.
Kepi
Level 6
Pretty cool, but hard to see clearly. Maybe take it to your local coin dealer.
CoinStar08
Level 4
I will try to update pics.
Longstrider
Level 6
Too far gone for me to tell. Maybe if it is in hand.
Big Nub Numismatics
Level 5
Too worn for me to tell, and unless the person paid for variety attribution, I doubt they even look for varieties.
"SUN"
Level 6
If it is a 1883/s, too bad the grading service did not mention it.
Golfer
Level 5
Look's very possible. Sure looks like a 2 hidden in there. Let us know what you find out. Thanks
CoinStar08
Level 4
Thank you for the feedback. It helps a lot!
CentSearcher
Level 5
Looks like it to me, but you might want a dealer's opinion
TheNumisMaster
Level 5
I cant quite tell from the pics, but it very well could be... Id run it by a dealer of your LCS. Solid coin! Thanks for sharing it with us! Cheers, NM
CoinStar08
Level 4
It's just a slab to protect it. It's not graded or anything. Thanks for the tips!
Mike
Level 7
Nice coin but hard to tell by pictures. Take it to a dealer. Is this slabed by a major grader? If it is it would say something on the label! If it doesn't then it's not a varity.
CoinStar08
Level 4
Cool! I never knew that. Thanks :)
I. R. Bama
Level 5
Technically, it wouldn't be considered an error. It would be considered a variety. That's because it was purposely changed by the mint. That's a great coin to own! Thanks for sharing it