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85 or 65?

Shane724

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Huge bucket lister today woods hunting here in Jersey! 3 cent Nickel!
It rang up a screaming 7 8 on my nox and thought it was another piece of trash, learning more and more to dig them all!

I could be hallucinating but almost looks like an 85 which would be the key date in the series at 1000 minted, 85 or 65 what you guys think and any advice?

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Congratz, even though it's toasted. We almost NEVER get those 3-cent nickels out here in CA .
 
Found my first two center today. Looks like it could have been found next to yours. Must have something to do with the East coast !
 
I saw 65 at first glance, but very hard to tell. Congrats! Still high on my bucket list, and thanks for sharing the equinox numbers too!
 
Thanks everyone for the reply’s! Here’s a few more pics, the 5 seems to be larger on an 1885 so trying to tell off that. Just so difficult to say for sure!
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It very much looks to me to be a 65 Shane, and it would make sense that it would be 20 years older with that kind of corrosion. I have a 65 and looked at mine for reference.... very much looks the same in the formation of the 6.
 
It very much looks to me to be a 65 Shane, and it would make sense that it would be 20 years older with that kind of corrosion. I have a 65 and looked at mine for reference.... very much looks the same in the formation of the 6.


Thanks for the reply! Here’s some updated photos through my loupe, I tried ID’ing based off the formation of the 5 as it’s different on the 65 from the 85, however I just can’t tell for sure on that or the digit before so your expertise/experience is much appreciated!

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