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Jefferson Variety Set Finally 100% Complete – Added 1942 D over Horizontal D

NIckelCollectorNIckelCollector Posts: 441 ✭✭
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It took over 5 years to fill the last open spot in my Jefferson variety set. With the addition of a 1942 D over horizontal D in MS62FS, my set is now 100% complete. (Well actually it shows 99% complete until I call PCGS customer service with a now invalid certification number.)

In my opinion the 1942 D over horizontal D is definitely the most difficult Jefferson variety in mint state condition.

I guess I now need to update my signature line. image
(The Corso Collection) Always looking for high quality proof and full step Jeffersons - email me with details

My Jefferson Full Step Variety Set (1938 - Current)

My Jefferson Proof Variety Set (1938 - Current)

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  • RampageRampage Posts: 9,485 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment.
  • washvarietieswashvarieties Posts: 102
    well done



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    Bob
    collect all high grade Washingtons also Washingtons double dies,overmint marks and RPM's always buying
  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I noticed this today and was going to start a congrats thread. I noticed the nograde, but then it was gone when I looked again (but only showed 99% complete).

    Congrats on a fine accomplishment.
    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,996 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bravo indeed!

    The 42-D/D is a monster. All I have is an XF40 and I feel lucky at that! If anyone can point me at a Mint State example -- heck, even an AU would be wonderful! -- please do!!

    -- Dennis
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  • CoinAddictCoinAddict Posts: 5,571 ✭
    Congratulations on completing your set.image
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  • RGLRGL Posts: 3,784 ✭
    Frank:

    My hearty congratulations -- and admiration -- on completing a sterling set. I know how long you have been hunting for the Horizontal D. I am delighted you finally found one and join your thrill in completing your Jeffs -- a much tougher task than most collectors realize. Again, my compliments, sir! You are a true numismatist in the word's best meaning. image

    Randy
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  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
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  • coolkarmacoolkarma Posts: 512 ✭✭
    Congratulations! A truly impressive accomplishment. That appears to make all of your Jefferson nickels sets complete. Is it search (and search and search) for upgrades? Or are you going to expand to some other set? Some other nickel of course?

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  • solidsolid Posts: 2,975
    Excellent job and a big congratulations, Frank!

    The varieties are what make Jefferson nickels so interesting to me, and your set is truly outstanding in every way!

    Any chance we'll see some pictures someday? I would really love to see any coins in your set that show off toning! IMO, spectacular toned gem+ Jeffs are few and far between, but the ones that are out there can be stunning!

    Ken

  • MJPHELANMJPHELAN Posts: 782 ✭✭✭
    Congrats!

    You have set the standard for high quality Jefferson Nickel collecting.

    I hope my search takes less than 5 years, but it is not looking hopeful.

    Mark
    Mark
  • GottaGetCoinsGottaGetCoins Posts: 207
    Congrats! What was so hard? Finding the coin? The right price? The grade you were looking for?
    GottaGetCoins

    Currently attempting the 12 Coin US Gold Type Set and the 20th Century US Major Coin Type Set. Completed a Franklin Half Proof Set.
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    gotta the coin in general is impossible to find. The one Dennis has I made last year, and
    wouldnt have even gotten it except jeremy found 2 after serching for a long while.

    and for Frank to scam that in that kinda grade...wowsier

    glad my jealousy didn't rear its ugly head (USUCK) oops <<<sorry, turretts image
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  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Frank,

    I just noticed this coin (or it's twin) in my L&C list I received. I would assume this is where you acquired it.
    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
  • prooflikeprooflike Posts: 3,879 ✭✭
    Congrats on finishing your set!
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  • washvarietieswashvarieties Posts: 102
    Frank
    just made a pcgs ms65 D horizontal D but no steps and it looked full steps to me


    ZAPS COINS
    Bob
    collect all high grade Washingtons also Washingtons double dies,overmint marks and RPM's always buying
  • NIckelCollectorNIckelCollector Posts: 441 ✭✭
    All:

    Thanks for all your comments. This was definitely a challenge to complete this set.

    Coolkarma:

    For now I will continue to look for upgrades. Maybe in a few years I will sell it all!

    Ken:

    I do plan to post more pictures. I just need to find the time. Im sorry to say very few of my coins exhibit any toning.

    GottaGetCoins:

    In about 15 years I have seen about 5 1942D over horizontal D for sale. This is in my opinion the most difficult of the Jefferson varieties in mint state condition. PCGS has only 4 and now maybe 5 in MS62 or higher.

    dbldie55

    Purchase was indeed from L&C.

    Bob:

    So are there now two MS65 coins? Did you find this coin yourself? A truley amazing grade. Congratulaions on the highest graded!!!


    Frank
    (The Corso Collection) Always looking for high quality proof and full step Jeffersons - email me with details

    My Jefferson Full Step Variety Set (1938 - Current)

    My Jefferson Proof Variety Set (1938 - Current)
  • washvarietieswashvarieties Posts: 102
    Frank
    the coin was in a ICG ms66 holder I cracked it and made the 65 grade the coin now is in a avid RPM collector's set( he only collects RPM) was just made last week don't know if its in the POP yet I beleive we will some time in the future try it for steps

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    Bob
    collect all high grade Washingtons also Washingtons double dies,overmint marks and RPM's always buying
  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    hey Frank

    thanks for the update. in my opinion, your accomplishment is what set building is all about-----a slow process with an attainable goal. you realize, of course, that this carries with it a sort of double whammy. you get the kudos for a job well done but now that big "RED X" on your back is bolder and in day-glo!!!image

    i, for one, would like to hear the 5-year story of how you tracked down the various coins. the search is what's fun and the accomplishment of completion is almost a letdown. who knows, maybe another hitherto unknown variety will pop up and you can strap on the Adidas and start fresh!!

    on your mark, get set........................image

    al h.image
  • GQGQ Posts: 360
    A true benchmark set. I have enjoyed watching you put it together....Thanks for making Jeffersons fun.
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  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I notice a new MS63FS of this date has been listed in this weeks pops. Now up to 4 graded in FS.
    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
  • washvarietieswashvarieties Posts: 102
    Frank
    I guess this is the only gem ms65 made still shows pop1


    ZAPS COINS
    Bob
    collect all high grade Washingtons also Washingtons double dies,overmint marks and RPM's always buying
  • EastsideEastside Posts: 92
    Congats Frank, you have been looking for that one awhile and I am sincerely happy that you have completed a superior super set image.

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  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    Wow! Congratulations on a super accomplishment. It is now listed as %100 complete and #1 all time finest. Not only that but you are #1 in Proof Jeffersons w/ varieties also. Whew!

    (Gee, I go on a vacation and miss all the excitement!)
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