1883 over 2 Shield Nickel?

Hey Everyone! I just got this inexpensive USB microscope camera and I'm still learning how to use it effectively but I was going through these coins and could this be an 1883 over 2 Shield Nickel or just scratched? And if so does it have any value because it's so worn? Thanks so much!
Traci

 

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Hmmmmm... @paddyman98 @Rick Stachowski @Fred Weinberg I dont know any sheild nickle experts off of the top of my head.

 

Sorry not the variety , I suggest you take a good look at an over date 1883/2 and compare....you have a very corroded nickel with a die crack,or chip.

 

https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-varieties/nickels/shield-nickels-vscid-32/

 

I figured probably not but wanted to make sure. Thanks everyone and @Rick Stachowski for that website link! Lots of great pictures!

 

Just an 1882.

 

Yes. I don't see a 3 at all. Looks like a beat up 1882.
The 1883 is a rare date. (around 1 million minted while the 82 had 11 million).

 

Typical 1882 filled 2. This website explains all about it:

http://www.shieldnickels.net/1883_2/1882Filled2.html

 

But you see more 1883 these days than 1882. The 1883 was saved in large numbers because the public knew it was the last year of issue.

1883 is not a rare date - it is possibly the most common date for shield nickels found today.

Original mintage doesn't tell you the whole story.

 

Now you do.

 

Yea Howard da man !!! His name doesnt get enough recognition around here....He is up on Shield Nickels like Rick Snow and his Indians.

 

It's not like nickels were melted down.
Original mintage is still a strong indicator and I believe there are WAY more
surviving 1867, 1868 and 1869 than 1883.

 

Beat up 1882.

Keep looking though!

There's good stuff out there just waiting to be found!

 

The most common dates for shield nickels found today are the 1867, 1868 and 1869.

 

Awesome website thank you!!!

 

Thanks for the encouragement

 

Traci: What microscope camera are you using?

 

It’s a Plugable USB 2.0 microscope. I got it on amazon. It was easy to set up but I’m still getting used to using it.

 

PCGS/NGC Pop report:

1867: 1243, 983
1868: 1221, 946
1869: 653, 558
1883: 2695, 1890

Those of you who claim that 1883 is not the most common shield nickel please provide some evidence. I've been collecting shield nickels for 30 years and have a fair amount of experience in the area.

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