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"STUPID" Blue Jefferson

dwooddwood Posts: 821
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As some of you may know, I've suddenly fallen in love with Jeffersons, and have taken the plunge. Carl and baccaruda were kind enough to part with some BEAUTIFUL specimens to help me get started and build a collection. Among them was this "STUPID" blue 1964 raw proof from Carl. As always, my photgraphy isn't the greatest, and the color is even more intense than this photo shows. Its a neon aquamarine in your hand (if there is such a thing), with an AWESOME strike and full steps.

Thought some of you might like to see it:

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baccaruda's are equally as stunning, but I haven't gotten around to photographing them yet. Will post as soon as I do.

Thanks guys!!!!
dwood

"France said this week they need more evidence to convince them Saddam is a threat. Yeah, last time France asked for more evidence it came rollin thru Paris with a German Flag on it." -Dave Letterman

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  • eminememinem Posts: 258
    That Jeff sure is STUPID!!!!
  • MacCoinMacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
    the only nickel I ever liked is the buff. I do like the classy little bust half dimes.
    image


    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

    my local dealer
  • CoppernicusCoppernicus Posts: 1,764 ✭
    These Blue Jeffs are really nice. And affordable!! It just proves that one doesn't need mega $$$ to enjoy this hobby!

    Coppernicus
    Coppernicus

    Lincoln Wheats (1909 - 1958) Basic Set - Always Interested in Upgrading!
  • dwooddwood Posts: 821
    I had noticed that the proof 61-64s seemed to almost all have tones of pink or blue, so I've been buying proof sets on a hunch. Sure enough, each and every one has shown some tone, almost all of them pink.

    Now if I can only figure out what to do with all these proof Frankies?!?!?

    Just kidding Lucy....I'm gonna hang on to them for a *little* while image
    dwood

    "France said this week they need more evidence to convince them Saddam is a threat. Yeah, last time France asked for more evidence it came rollin thru Paris with a German Flag on it." -Dave Letterman
  • BNEBNE Posts: 772 ✭
    Any takers for this one?
    "The essence of sleight of hand is distraction and misdirection. If smoeone can be convinced that he has, through his own perspicacity, divined your hidden purposes, he will not look further."

    William S. Burroughs, Cities of the Red Night
  • dwooddwood Posts: 821
    Is that the same one that started the "STUPID color" threads? If not, its amazingly similar!
    dwood

    "France said this week they need more evidence to convince them Saddam is a threat. Yeah, last time France asked for more evidence it came rollin thru Paris with a German Flag on it." -Dave Letterman
  • MacCoinMacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
    BNE
    I wished you had told me to put on sunglasses before I hit that like. thats awesome coloring
    image


    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

    my local dealer
  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,875 ✭✭✭✭
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11955&item=3307432972

    The other one was red and 1962. Above is URL, but I'm not smart enough to link it.

    Wouldn't you love to have a whole set 1950-64 with this kind of color housed in a white Capitol holder???????? COOL!!!!
    "You keep your 1804 dollar and 1822 half eagle -- give me rainbow roosies in MS68."
    rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
  • dwooddwood Posts: 821
    Imagine the JACK that would bring on eBay!

    I've gotten a few toned Roosies in those proof sets too. I'll try to remember to snap a phot next time I have them out image
    dwood

    "France said this week they need more evidence to convince them Saddam is a threat. Yeah, last time France asked for more evidence it came rollin thru Paris with a German Flag on it." -Dave Letterman
  • baccarudabaccaruda Posts: 2,588 ✭✭
    wait til russ takes the photos of the ones i'm sending him. can't wait to show em off.

    1 Tassa-slap
    2 Cam-Slams!
    1 Russ POTD!
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Hey, look! Here's an auction with several.image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • dwooddwood Posts: 821
    Oh man!!!

    Thanks Russ!!
    dwood

    "France said this week they need more evidence to convince them Saddam is a threat. Yeah, last time France asked for more evidence it came rollin thru Paris with a German Flag on it." -Dave Letterman
  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    I'm pleased you like it!

    BTW please don't bid on Russ's Jeffs, I'd like to win that auction image

    Here is the one I kept:

    image

    Sorry for the glare, I had a hard time trying to capture the color...
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Damn, Carl! That one owns!image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • baccarudabaccaruda Posts: 2,588 ✭✭
    uh, russ, that's "ownz".
    1 Tassa-slap
    2 Cam-Slams!
    1 Russ POTD!
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Yeah, sometimes I get the lingo mixed up a bit. That coin rOcKz!

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • ClausUrchClausUrch Posts: 1,278 ✭
    Is this one any good???
    image
    image
  • dwooddwood Posts: 821
    Claus,
    Send it to me....I'll let you know image

    Its a beauty!

    And Carl, that one DOES ownz!

    Uhmm...if you're really bidding, email me (dwood@dwood.com). I've already put in an esnipe, but it is pretty low.
    dwood

    "France said this week they need more evidence to convince them Saddam is a threat. Yeah, last time France asked for more evidence it came rollin thru Paris with a German Flag on it." -Dave Letterman
  • DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    Obviously artificial frost and toning.image
    Developing theory is what we are meant to do as academic researchers
    and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
  • DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    Hey Claus, is that Matte a FS? My photoshop pixellated the image too much to tell.
    Developing theory is what we are meant to do as academic researchers
    and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
  • ClausUrchClausUrch Posts: 1,278 ✭
    Don't know yet. I just sniped it a couple of days agao and haven't even gotten it yet! I hope the colors are nicer than the scan.
  • leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Any takers for <a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge target=blank href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11955&item=3004295074&rd=1">this one?</A> >>



    Is it possible, well I've read it can be done, to artificially tone a coin whilest in it's holder........while some colors look suspicious, how could you tell without resubmitting it?

    Leo

    The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!

    My Jefferson Nickel Collection

  • CThomasCThomas Posts: 212
    With all those cool Tones you guys have almost converted me to start collecting the Jeffersons! I think they may go on my wish list!
    "The last thing we want to see is a smoking gun. A gun smokes after it's been fired…. If someone waits for a smoking gun, it's certain we will have waited too long."
  • MacCoinMacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
    whats this the rainbow nickel forum they are very pretty
    image


    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

    my local dealer

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