3 Jeff Registry upgrades this year (and it'll never happen again)
DennisH
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All I can say is, "how did that happen?"
Just when I thought I'd maxed out my Jefferson Registry Set (1938-64 non-FS) and would never be able to upgrade another coin, I've done three not just this year, but in little more than a month! Frankly, I doubt I'll upgrade three more coins in as long I own the set from here on out.
First came the POS 1939-S R38 MS67 that I posted about in August.
Then a week ago, after three years of trying to buy a 1940-D MS67 in non-FS (pop 5/0), I gave in and bought a 67FS (pop 75/0) -- paying the same price that I bid and lost with on an MS67 non-FS a few days earlier. (Someone explain to me how that makes any sense!)
But the coin I'm most excited about is a 1945-P MS67 (pop 15/0) I won on eBay this week. If we each have a Don Quixote quest coin, that one was mine. It was the only War nickel I didn't have in MS67. There's a dealer out there who has something like eight of the 15 examples, with asking prices that aren't just to the moon, they're to Pluto. So I made a vow to myself that I'd darn sure get one anywhere else but from him.
Sorry for gushing, but this one feels really good .
Just when I thought I'd maxed out my Jefferson Registry Set (1938-64 non-FS) and would never be able to upgrade another coin, I've done three not just this year, but in little more than a month! Frankly, I doubt I'll upgrade three more coins in as long I own the set from here on out.
First came the POS 1939-S R38 MS67 that I posted about in August.
Then a week ago, after three years of trying to buy a 1940-D MS67 in non-FS (pop 5/0), I gave in and bought a 67FS (pop 75/0) -- paying the same price that I bid and lost with on an MS67 non-FS a few days earlier. (Someone explain to me how that makes any sense!)
But the coin I'm most excited about is a 1945-P MS67 (pop 15/0) I won on eBay this week. If we each have a Don Quixote quest coin, that one was mine. It was the only War nickel I didn't have in MS67. There's a dealer out there who has something like eight of the 15 examples, with asking prices that aren't just to the moon, they're to Pluto. So I made a vow to myself that I'd darn sure get one anywhere else but from him.
Sorry for gushing, but this one feels really good .
When in doubt, don't.
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1948-D PCGS MS-67
But one of my big reasons for originally starting a Jeff set was so I wouldn't have to spend big bucks on any one coin other than the major varieties (hence the non-FS obsession). In fact, I sold my MS67 1946-D about six months ago when it was still a pop 1/0 coin and the value was way up there.
I should probably edit my original post to say something along the lines of, "OK, so big-buck, low-pop coins may come around every now and then, but I'll most likely pass because I'm value conscious about collecting."
Probably the only two coins I have a realistic chance of upgrading are my 1952-P and 1955-P (currently 65s). Everying else that I don't have only exists in very tiny numbers.
An all-MS66 or better set is my goal, too. But PCGS hasn't graded a 1958-P or 1962-D in MS66 yet, and they've only graded one 1961-D and one 1963-D. Those four, plus the '52-P and '55-P, are the only ones I don't have in at least MS66. D-mints from the 1960s are tough.
You collect like I do! With contempt! lol My biggest coin is my 43/2-P for $1100 followed by the 1939 rev 0f 1940 proof for $900 and the 50-D 6 stepper for $800! But I don't know if you're particular about the strike of the Jeffs but the 1939 is a tough one! When I bought GQ's 2004 nonFs collection, most of the coins were based on eye appeal only and not on the strike and condition of the coin! The odds that that 1948-D actually grades MS67 is very high from most of the 67's that I have seen!
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Hello collecting brother!
I don't want to start a flame war so let's just say that strike isn't one of my priorities.
I had to dig deep for my 1939 DDR MS66 (ouch!), 1945 DDR MS66 (ouch) 1946-D/D MS64 (ouch!!), and 1949-D/S MS66 (ouch!). I was in the right place at the way right time to pick up a 1943/2 MS66 and it still makes me do this:
My 1942-D/D is only an AU58, but every time I see what a Mint State one goes for I remember that mine's already paid for. It always seems to make the sting go away pretty quickly.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
No FS coins for me! I'm leaving those to you guys who really appreciate them.
The Ludlow Brilliant Collection (1938-64)
Nice - BTW I about fell out of my chair when I was reading your post, I thought you went for a 45-P in 67FS, but it was just 67
Cheers,
Brian
A '44-P in 67FS? Now that is a serious Jeff!
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
You have one heck of a Jeff set there yourself.
I don't suppose there's any chance of getting my hands on your 1950-D MS67 is there?