1883/2 Fletcher variety 10-d Shield nickel, with cud at base of date, PCGS XF40. This is the toughest of the known Fletcher 10 variety die states, and it thankfully happens to be a wonderfully choice and original coin. This is also known as FS-05-1883-303, the Cherry Picker's Guide listing. As noted there, this variety as a whole is fairly common, but this late die state is quite rare indeed.

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