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** 1874 SHIELD NICKEL ** Doubled Die FS-102 ** WIDE Doubling & DIE CRACKS

$ 261.36

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Coin: Shield
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Strike Type: Business
  • Mint Location: Philadelphia
  • Year: 1874
  • Denomination: 5C
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Circulated XF or so, with nice strong details, some abrasions around date, some discoloration around stars.

    Description

    Here is an interesting and scarce doubled die in the Shield Nickel series.  This 1874 (FS-05-1874-102; Fletcher-12) shows doubling on the annulet, cross, upper shield, and leaves.  But the best and widest doubling is on the motto IN GOD WE TRUST.  A quote from a reference states "This particular variety exhibits the strongest known doubling of the motto  (IN GOD WE TRUST) of any Shield nickel doubled die."
    The close up photo I posted shows some blurriness, but even so the wide doubling can be seen.  Also note the strong die cracks.  I will try to get a better closeup photo.
    Circulated XF or so, with nice strong details, some abrasions around date, some weakness on the date, some discoloration around stars.  This interesting doubled die will make a nice addition to your collection.
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