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$0.05 1866 With Rays Shield 5c Nickel - AU

At first glance one would think this coin an XF, simply because it doesn't look bright enough to be an AU. 

If the truth be known, this is a fantastic, uncleaned 1866 Shield nickel with rays.  Plenty of mint luster is faintly evident through the thick layer of originality on both sides.  So many of these have been brightened that I was elated when this virgin specimen crossed my path. 

No distractions at all . . . just plain old dirty, the way they're supposed to be found.

 

$280.00