1867 Shield Nickel??? condition question?
The 1867 Sheild nickel is 75% Copper and 25% Nickel….
I was looking on eBay at coins for sale and notice some of the nickels are copper looking and other are silver looking does this mean one is fake?
why would a shield nickel look nickel when their only 25% nickel?
can the coin be legit and be both colors?
I have a Indian penny that is dark green blue but because it was found underground so I know coins can change color but which one is better condition? silver or copper? Thanks for your time
The shield nickels are made of the same composition as nickels today. The alloy of .750 copper and .250 nickel makes the coin have a silver appearance. The same as the nickel 3 cent pieces 1865-1889 which are also .750 copper and .250 nickel. It is not uncommon to find nickels that are copper colored due to the environment, such as being in water for a period of time. Also being in the ground can cause different colors, due to the type of soil it was in. Coins with a more natural appearance usually are worth more. The one you say looks copper colored is actually damaged. When it comes to coins in circulated grades nice original coins are best. That does not mean shiny buffed ones. Coins with wear do not have nice shiny finishes naturally. On the other hand mint state coins that were say in the older albums made of paper with acid in them can make coins have just beautiful reds, greens and blues. I have some morgan dollars as well as mercury dimes that are simply out of this world having hues of colors due to being stored in old holders and albums. In that case the colors add value. Neither coin you mention is a fake but were handled differently by mother nature and people. PS if you notice most shield nickels have minting problems such as die cracks and die cuds as well as other problems.
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