I love jefferson nickels. I have quite a few though many were bought when I first started collecting certified coins. Prior to doing some reading/research. Here's a few:
1942 S NGC66
1947 D PCGS MS66 FS
1950 D NGC MS66 5FS
1942 D PCGS MS65FS
1945 S PCGS MS66
This coin has terminal toning but I just really fell in love with its odd toning pattern. Its one that I'm sure not everyone will like.
One of my favorite coins period. Die cracks, die chips and a die crack through the steps. But those steps! 1st image is seller's pic, which I kept. The spots are there, but more milky-gray than dark as can be seen from 2nd image which I took. How in the world does a reverse die that is about ready to explode get steps like that?
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
@JeffersonFrog said:
One of my favorite coins period. Die cracks, die chips and a die crack through the steps. But those steps! 1st image is seller's pic, which I kept. The spots are there, but more milky-gray than dark as can be seen from 2nd image which I took. How in the world does a reverse die that is about ready to explode get steps like that?
Metal meant for all those missing details......as you can plainly see is where it ended up. Your coin has compensated steps. A true full step example must have all the design features presented on both sides of the coin as the sculptor intended. And that is the challenge for all collectors of every series......a fully struck example for every date. The 1940-S is not an easy coin to locate with all the details and so collectors end up settling for less of a coin.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
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I love jefferson nickels. I have quite a few though many were bought when I first started collecting certified coins. Prior to doing some reading/research. Here's a few:
1942 S NGC66
1947 D PCGS MS66 FS
1950 D NGC MS66 5FS
1942 D PCGS MS65FS
1945 S PCGS MS66
This coin has terminal toning but I just really fell in love with its odd toning pattern. Its one that I'm sure not everyone will like.
Hey I recognize those 96's
Edit: Apparently the 68 S as well...
I love the look of the 67.
That 38 is MONEY!!!
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Beat me to it.
But then THIS one . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
It's actually bisecting die cracks on the rev going N/S E/W.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
One of my favorite coins period. Die cracks, die chips and a die crack through the steps. But those steps! 1st image is seller's pic, which I kept. The spots are there, but more milky-gray than dark as can be seen from 2nd image which I took. How in the world does a reverse die that is about ready to explode get steps like that?
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
Metal meant for all those missing details......as you can plainly see is where it ended up. Your coin has compensated steps. A true full step example must have all the design features presented on both sides of the coin as the sculptor intended. And that is the challenge for all collectors of every series......a fully struck example for every date. The 1940-S is not an easy coin to locate with all the details and so collectors end up settling for less of a coin.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
How about part of a Jefferson?
Guess the year and grade if you dare (Keets knows).
Never really been a fan of the Jefferson nickel, but I do like the westward series (and I like Bison Nickels) so...
My current registry sets:
20th Century Type Set
Virtual DANSCO 7070
Slabbed IHC set - Missing the Anacs Slabbed coins
No Summer, but you are in the same decade.
The grade is also 1 point off.
Wait a second, isn't 45D a War Nickel?
No.
My best picked nickel out of a mint set so far.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
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Kennedys are my quest...
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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