1866 Shield Nickel 0

[Terence:)]

The date on this one is almost gone but the overall wear of this coin  is minimal. Was there greased filled strikes at this time or maybe perhaps this was  a weak strike on the date only??

On a side note .... I really like the condition of this coin!

Thanks for looking

Edited September 9, 2020 by Terence:)

[Greenstang]

A weak strike would affect more than the date. Looks like a partially grease filled die.

[Terence:)]

4 minutes ago, Greenstang said:

A weak strike would affect more than the date. Looks like a partially grease filled die.

That was my initial thought Greenstang but wasn't sure. On another subject this year does carry a pretty good premium for EF and better (my opinion is EF40 to AU50)  but would the date depreciate the potential grade?

[James_OldeTowne]

That does look strike-related, rather than post-mint.  A counting wheel can cause the same effect and you would see the surrounding area also well abraded, but I am not seeing that in your photos.