My first Shield nickel - two sides to this story

[lenmac65]

… the reverse side is awesome, the obverse side, which has the date, is wiped. Still, my first Shield nickel, so I am pretty happy. It was about 10 feet from a cellar hole and came out looking good, as you can see in the photo. Also found a small, thin knee buckle at another site nearby. It is a little bent, but seems complete. It is an anchor chape style, so it is maybe 1660s to 1720s. Good luck and happy hunting!

 

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[lenmac65]

the tin content in the alloy mixture turns to rust and always takes it's toll on nickels. I'd be willing to bet that yours laid in the ground with the shield side facing up where it held ground moisture longer than the side facing down which would see the moisture drain away. Many years of that action caused severe pitting. Regardless, it's cool find. I've only found one shield nickel in my life and it was worn almost completely slick on both sides.

Thanks! That makes sense to me. I am grateful I got one really nice side. Most nickels of any variety I find are usually shot.

 

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[lenmac65]

Way to go fellow Mass hunter for knocking that one off the bucket list- don't know if I've ever seen a better looking reverse on a found shield nickel!

Thanks! I bet this coin was lost early on, as it seems to have little wear. Too bad the environment wrecked one side, but I am glad for the great looking reverse. Good luck out there and happy Fourth.