1950 Jefferson Proof.........grade opinions appreciated 5/24/12 Update..grade is in..

SUMORADA

Thanks,



5/24/12 Update.......

NGC PF 67 Cameo..................

lasvegasteddy

pr66
very clean example too...

ModCrewman

Beautiful. Don't see it making CAM, but don't see anything in the pictures that'd keep me from giving it a 67 or higher.

Here's my 67.

SanctionII

A very nice example of a 1950 proof nickel. Though you can not tell much from a photo of a proof coin, the pictured coin looks like it may have fields which are much better (black, watery, mirrored appearance) than you usually find on proof nickels of this date. Both sides of the coin look to have developed some light haze around the rims. This haze fades as you go towards the center of the coin. This haze may enhance the eye appeal of the coin (if it is an attractive color and acts as a frame of the central devices) or it may be neutral or detract from the eye appeal (if it is a neutral color and/or hides black, watery mirrored fields). The devices on both sides look as if they are frosted, though it may be that the frost is not thick enough to warrant a Cameo designation. Even if the frost on the devices is on the devices is not enough to warrant a Cameo designation, the devices contrast very nicely with the fields.

I would like to see this coin in hand under good lighting. I suspect that if I did, the coin would have some significant "Pop" to it and would draws my eye to it immediately. You know that kind of coin. One that you immediately notice, even though it is displayed with numerous other coins.

Is my description of what I think the coin looks like close to the reality of same?

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>pr66 >>


+1

SUMORADA

A very nice example of a 1950 proof nickel. Though you can not tell much from a photo of a proof coin, the pictured coin looks like it may have fields which are much better (black, watery, mirrored appearance) than you usually find on proof nickels of this date. Both sides of the coin look to have developed some light haze around the rims. This haze fades as you go towards the center of the coin. This haze may enhance the eye appeal of the coin (if it is an attractive color and acts as a frame of the central devices) or it may be neutral or detract from the eye appeal (if it is a neutral color and/or hides black, watery mirrored fields). The devices on both sides look as if they are frosted, though it may be that the frost is not thick enough to warrant a Cameo designation. Even if the frost on the devices is on the devices is not enough to warrant a Cameo designation, the devices contrast very nicely with the fields.

Here are a couple more pics taken at a slight angle......

johnny9434

nice coin

SUMORADA

Beautiful. Don't see it making CAM, but don't see anything in the pictures that'd keep me from giving it a 67 or higher.

ModCrewman

The strike on your 67 looks much better then mine.......

CoinDogs

I would say its a 66

sawyerjosh

66 (tho maybe only a 65+)

Shamika

Is the a scratch in the upper reverse field?

SanctionII

From the second picture of the coin it appears that the fields are deeply mirrored; that the rim haze (if that is what is present) is lighter than what is shown in the first photograph; that Monticello possibly has heavy frost; and that the bust of Jefferson also has similar frost (though it is interrupted by frost breaks in some of the more recessed areas).

I agree with Sumorada that the strike on Modcrewman's 1950 proof nickel is better. However, the pictured nickel has a better level of contrast between the devices and fields due to the mirrored finish of the fields.

So what is the story with the nickel? Was it in a original boxed 1950 proof set? Or had it previously been liberated from the OGP and placed into a slab or aftermarket holder?

Bubblehead

<< <i>I would say its a 66 >>





At least......

golfer72

Its a nice coin. I have a set of Proof Jeffersons and I can put coins side by side that are exactly the same yet are "graded" two points different. I enjoy the coins, not the labels.

Jinx86

Not a big collector of jefferson nickels but I do like this piece. I do feel that the series is under appreciated for how lovely some of the coins can be.

CarlWohlforth

67+

Nice coin! Beautiful mirror like fields. I don't see hairlines that would bring down the grade, but if they are there they will. Looks pretty close to cameo too.

SUMORADA

Is the a scratch in the upper reverse field?

No, it is raised like a die crack.

OldEastside

IDK, but I like it

Steve

WoodenJefferson

<< <i>Is the a scratch in the upper reverse field?
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No, it is raised like a die crack. >>



Ahhhhh...I've never seen a 1950 proof with a (die crack) defect as such, not saying it can't or didn't happen, but die cracks that deep into a die are not usually straight as an arrow...other than that (completely discounting any abnormality we cannot define) it's a solid 67 The cameo contrast looks to be there, but only the right lighting and rotation will confirm the defining presence.

SUMORADA

Ahhhhh...I've never seen a 1950 proof with a (die crack) defect as such, not saying it can't or didn't happen, but die cracks that deep into a die are not usually straight as an arrow...other than that (completely discounting any abnormality we cannot define) it's a solid 67 The cameo contrast looks to be there, but only the right lighting and rotation will confirm the defining presence.

Here are a couple closeups of the line.......

SUMORADA

Bttt

lasvegasteddy

sweet results...congrats...
i'm sure some cha-ching with it too
thanx for the update too

ModCrewman

Congratulations, they don't give out CAM's on those early Jefferson's very easily.

CarlWohlforth

Had I known it was heading across the street I would have given it the designation.

Casman

Awesome, you've got good eyes

Myqqy

That's a beauty- and I love the fact it has a die crack on the reverse!