Finally got my 1939 rev. 1940 proof Jefferson.... ** pic added **

poptopsRus

So now how long will it take me to find a 1940 reverse of 1938 proof? It's the only one left I need.

CoinAddict

Congratulations on finding the coin.

mdwoods

Did you find it raw?

poptopsRus

Unfortunatley that one didn't come to me raw. I dealer brought it to me during a show in an ANACS holder wanting regular 1939 money for it even though it was designated rev of 1940. Didn't take me too long to say "well I guess but it sure isn't very pretty". I cracked it and cleaned it up and now it will look much better in it's new PCGS home.

DennisH

Jared:

All right!!

And best of luck finding the 1940 r38! That's a nasty one.

coolkarma

Congratulations! Enjoy the moment The 1939 r40 also was the next to last nickel I needed. The 1940 r38 was the last. It took 6 months to find one I liked. Good luck - and on with the hunt!

CarlWohlforth

Congratulations on finding a tough coin. I always liked the reverse of Jeffersons. I guess I like them because they are different and tough.

keets

hey Jared

nice score!!!! i constantly check the holders for undesignated coins. they're out there to be found by the diligent collector. i'm currently on a coin that's hldered with a poor scan that looks like the "wrong" reverse. cherry-pickin' is really a riot.

about 3-4 months ago i came upon my 1940 Reverse of 1938----the raw coin pictured below. it holdered at PCGS PR67 and has great color and modest obverse cameo. between the both of us we've managed two of toughest Proof issues for the series. maybe we should post a combinedregistry set!!!

al h.

Dennis88

I'm not a nickel collector, but what are the differences between those types???

Dennis

moosesr

Is this a reverse of 1940 or 1938? Sorry about picture quality

Thanks,
Charlie

solid

For both MS and Proof issues:

The Reverse of 38 has wavy, ill-defined steps.

The Reverse of 40 has sharply defined steps.

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For the proof issues only:

All 1938's have the wavy steps.

Most 1939's have the wavy steps, but at some point they switched and made a
very low percentage with sharp steps - thus, the scarce 1939 Rev 40 proofs.

Most 1940's had sharp steps, but they used at least one old die with wavy steps
for a very low percentage of the total - thus, the scarce 1940 Rev 38 proofs.

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For the MS issues only:

1939 was the transition year, with a fair percentage of both types being minted
at all three mints.

Ken

coolkarma

Keets, Woooowwww. That's is one beautiful nickel

solid

Yes, Keets - A great coin! Wanna sell?

moosesr

What is a 1939 Reverse of 1940 and 1940 reverse of 1938 worth in PCGS PR65 or 66?

Thanks,
Charlie

poptopsRus

Arrived in the mail today, and I forgot it has a light cameo on both sides as well. Here's a quick pic:

MJPHELAN

Wow! The light cameo knocks the eye appeal up a few points. Nice Coin.

Mark

GQ

Very nice Proofs and a great thread. If you really want to put together a complete set both reverses are needed, and....they are just fun to look at. I also agree that sometimes Mr. Jefferson needs a bath after sixty five years....

Enjoy your coins....

NICEL TRIUMPH....EARLY PROOFS

coolkarma

poptopsRus, Very nice coin with great eye appeal

CoinAddict

It looks like a very nice coin from the picture. I would really like to see a picture of the reverse also if you have time to take one sometime.

BNE

Lovely coins, both keets and poptopsRus! I have one of these in PR67, too, keets, but yours looks nicer. How many are there of these in 65, 66 and 67? Have any 68's been made?

Moosesr: it looks like a reverse of '38 to me.