My new purchase - 1912-S Liberty Nickel [updated: grade posted]

Geoman

I won a 1912-S Liberty Nickel on Teletrade last night, and am happy to post it here. I also am happy as it is one of the "big-3" coins in this series and I needed it for my set. The obverse is nice and clean, while there is a good hit on the reverse just to the left of the V. How about the color? Do you think is has an original look, or does it look more like it was AT? I like it, and that is what counts I guess. Please give me your comments if you wish, and guess the grade (no cheating!). I'll post my images after I receive it. But for now, here is Teletrade's image. Thanks!

drddm

Nice 12-S!!!

The hit to the left of the V would likely knock it down a point or so but other wise it looks really nice.

Love the obverse and the color looks nice as well.

I'm going to guess 63.

grip

That's a nice looking coin.Looks to be 63,to bad about the hit on the reverse.
Not AT.

Numismanic

Very nice! I'll guess MS63 too.

richardshipp

Wow... Very nice looking '12-S ! Very expensive looking '12-S !

I'd go along with the MS63 but wouldn't be surprised by a point higher as it has a lot of eye appeal IMO. As for the color, I say NT all the way.

veryfine

Beautiful and very natural looking.
Many MS 12-S Liberty Nickels have some degree of golden or gray/gold color. Yours is clearly one of the more attractive ones out there.
I say original all the way!

UtahCoin

I'll go 64 to be different, that obverse is pretty clean.

Walkerguy21D

I think the positive look of the obv, along with the key date status, carries it - I'll say 64 also.

Type2

MS-65

jhdfla

I'd say 64 because of the hit, which by the way is not all that bad or distracting. Nice color too, NT.

JJM

Not a Fav series of mine, but I like that one, I also think it NT...........if your happy then

1907Quarter

easily 4, kick-butt luster and clean obverse makes me want to think 5!

Geoman

Here is the grade........ thanks for the comments. I can't wait to get it in hand!

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speety

Here is how i look at this coin... technically graded a MS-63. Looks like it has decent luster, especially for the date, and the strike is very good for the date so it gets the bump to MS-64.

However, i'd be worried about the toning. I have only seen nice toning on ONE 1912-s that I can remember that has been undoubtedly original. It was a stunning GEM i regret not picking up.

I hope it's nice in hand, it's a tough date to find with that kind of strike and apparent luster.

STONE

<< <i>Here is how i look at this coin... technically graded a MS-63. Looks like it has decent luster, especially for the date, and the strike is very good for the date so it gets the bump to MS-64.

However, i'd be worried about the toning. I have only seen nice toning on ONE 1912-s that I can remember that has been undoubtedly original. It was a stunning GEM i regret not picking up.

I hope it's nice in hand, it's a tough date to find with that kind of strike and apparent luster. >>


I with the above, although I still feel it's a decent 64, and is accurately graded as such

COALPORTER

Do all 12-s' have the same mint mark ?
I have a 12-s, but now think the S has been added. (it looks more like a bolb than a S , but I'm 100% sure it is not a D.)

lordmarcovan

I came here from your link in that "what's the most money you spent on a coin" thread.

Lovely coin! Key date, high grade, AND attractively toned. Winner!

I like those pastels, which look totally natural to me. I've had some (common date) Libnicks with that look. Early Buffs, too.

speety

<< <i>I with the above, although I still feel it's a decent 64, and is accurately graded as such >>



Stone, if the luster and strike are as nice in hand as they appear, i too think it's accurately graded...

I didn't mean to infer that I thought it wasn't.

rainbowroosie

Nice coin; I love 12S Libs.

Ahrensdad

I'll ms64. Looks like some definition on the corn stalk. Nice eye appeal, no distracting marks on the Obv.
Andrew

erwindoc

I would love to get into the series(I need a classic set to go after), but I need to finish one of my other registry sets first. I had that coin in my watch list and I think it looks natural.

MFH

Very nice and well struck 12-S - I like it a lot !!

Elcontador

Agree with the technical grade & Speety's comments. I've never seen a Liberty Nickel of any date with color like that one, so personally, I'd pass on it. The strike is superior for a 12 S and the obverse looks clean. Might add that I've seen the color on its reverse on Buffalo Nickels, but never on a Liberty Nickel.

lkeigwin

I think it's stunning. I love the look...color, condition. My eye isn't drawn to the hit on the reverse.

Of course I know nothing about the series. I've never owned a single one. But that is one I'd be proud to have in a type set. Congrats!
Lance.

Longacre

64, sticker