ONE more time. Liberty head 1883 CENTS! Pics added.

[ImageMask]

Alright. Many of you seemed to enjoy the coin in my previous post so I ask your opinion on one more. What do you grade this at? I grade it MS60 from my limited knowledge and info found in a 2000 Blackbook coin guide. I'll go with what you experienced coinees say. I just wanna see how far off I am.

Thanks

 

 

[Hoot]

AU58, and the coin's color is a bit peculiar. It looks like a coin that was poorly dipped a while back and has re-toned unevenly. I will say, however, that early nickel coinage can be streaky simply due to the alloy mixture.

 

Hoot

[ImageMask]

I couldn't say if the coin was dipped or not. If it was it would have been done by who ever the coin was purchased from. That would have gave the coin roughly 25-30yrs to re-tone.

[physics-fan3.14]

I concur with the AU grade. I really can't tell without looking closely at the luster though; it just has an AU look. I have seen this kind of coloring on nickels before, and I think it is original (although I don't care for it much).

[James_OldeTowne]

Under the assumption that this is a scan instead of a digital photo, I'll guess at least MS-64. There's a chance this coin is a proof, as it is unusually sharp, and as such would be worthy of certification. If you can't provide a closeup digital photo, you'll want to get this coin looked at by a trusted numismatist.

 

James

[MikeInFL]

I think the coin is a proof.

 

If not, it is the best struck 1883 I've ever seen...Mike

[ImageMask]

Here are some digital pics after I placed the coins in a album (not a cheap one either 25 bucks ). None of the books I have show this coin being struck as a proof. How would that help this coin if it is? Also, Could you please provide your opinion on the NO CENT version as well. They both look like they have the same strike.

 

[Bruceswar]

very nice coins. The Dansco Album is a nice touch as well. Thanks for sharing.

[Hoot]

I truly do not believe the coin is a proof. I've seen many, many, business strikes that were well struck and prooflike for that particular issue, with great device and edge detail. Indeed, I sold such a coin recently. I like the coin you show very much and find it an excellent album piece.

 

Hoot

[pendragon1998]

I lean against it being a proof, but I agree that it's a beautifully struck coin. I'd have it in my collection and be glad.

[James_OldeTowne]

Hoot, you may be thinking of the 1883 no-cents, which does indeed often come prooflike. But the 1883 with-cents is not nearly as common proof-like. I think there's a chance, but a pretty small chance, that it's proof. Regardless, I like the coin a lot, and I think it looks fabulous in the album.

 

James

[Hoot]

Hoot, you may be thinking of the 1883 no-cents, which does indeed often come prooflike. But the 1883 with-cents is not nearly as common proof-like. I think there's a chance, but a pretty small chance, that it's proof. Regardless, I like the coin a lot, and I think it looks fabulous in the album.

 

James

 

You know what, James, you're right! I was thinking of the "no cents" subtype when I made the comment about prooflike. Thanks for pinching me and making me wake up! That said, I have seen a couple of well struck "with cents" subtypes out there that have had nice, smooth fields. They are far less common than the former.

 

Hoot

[ImageMask]

ohhh...I'll have to run it over to the local coin shop this weekend and get his input on this whole proof deal. I'll post back with he thinks since the coin will be in hand and all. Thanks again for all the input.

[Elcontador]

OP - Many MS / PF coins in this series come with copper colored, unattractive, streaky toning which I have dubbed to be "urine-colored." This coin is exceptionally well struck for a business strike, so I would look into seeing whether it is a proof coin (for a with cents variety, I'm guessing it would be worth more than a business strike).

 

Typically, Unc. business strike coins have a weak lt. corn on the reverse (on this one, the kernels appear to be all there) and some stars (especially star 7) are incomplete re their radial detail (star seven, as with the others on this coin, is complete).

 

The 'look' of a PF Liberty Nickel is different than a business strike. Depending on the year, the former either has more of a mirrored effect, or is usually more brilliant than the business strike counterpart (ie., many business strike Uncs. are very dull re luster and have, to be kind, not much eye appeal).