1971 No S Question (Jefferson Nickels)

Keyrock

I've been toying with the idea of building a jefferson proof set and I just had a few questions.

How rare is the 1971 No S

Is the guide value of 1050.00 for a PR68CA realistic (too high / too low)

What do most collectors of the series consider the real hard ones to find.

Thanks in advance, Rich

littlewicher

It is very hard to get and very expensive. I heard an estimation once that only around 900 sets contained the coin.

CarlWohlforth

The earliest ones are hardest in very high grades. There are only a couple pre '50 Jeffs in PR 68. Any Jeff earlier than 1960 is very difficult in deep cameo. The No S didn't seem as hard as the 50s DCAMs, but it wasn't cheap. I think a few No Ss are tied up in registry sets, at least one for sure

NIckelCollector

I think there are 1655 no S 1971. A very difficult coin to locate in high grade.

Monstavet

1) Just over 1000 were minted.
2) Examples are not hard to find, but condition widely variable. A run-of-the-mill 1971 no S proof set can be bought for ~$600-750. No guarantee on grade of the noS coin. Prices on a PCGS certified example, 68CAM range from less than 600 to 850, in my experience. DCAM samples are rarely seen, so the price can be whatever someone wants to sell one for. Be wary of coins certified by other services, as the grade may not be what you think you are buying, especially with regards to the CAM/DCAM status.
Should you buy one? Not if you are buying it for Registry purposes. It doesn't count towards the set. It does count towards the ever difficult Jefferson Variety set, which contains one Whopping variety (the no S). If you like Jeffersons, or if you like a true modern rarity, go for it. There aren't many of these, and very few will grade higher than PR67.

3) The 1950s DCAMs are very tough. SMS year DCAMs are also tough. 1969-1972 DCAMs are extremely tough.

How bout pre-1950 CAMs, Carl? Now, those are really tough! There is one certified DCAM if I recall correctly, a 42, Ty. 2. Haven't seen it, but I am sure Frank knows its whereabouts. Frank?

GQ

Hello Rich and Welcome......The Jefferson Proof set is still reasonably priced and alot of fun. Many not so expensive dates have very low mintages. Don't rull out "brilliant" proofs either (non Cam or DCAM). Many have wonderful luster or tone. Check out other member's sets and look at the pop reports.....mainly the late 60's and early 70's DCAM. Very interesting......

Enjoy your coins and stay in touch.........