1938 Felix Schlag original nickel set-- Thanks 66Tbird!

Weiss

Just when you thought you'd seen the last of these killer sets. Allow me to introduce the latest and hopefully last of the 10 or so sets of these I've had in my hands in the last 5 or so years:

Set #7! from a mintage of 1938

From fellow CU member 66Tbird.













Now I just have to figure out what to do with my previous set...

ModCrewman

Really enjoy my set. That being said, I think the set # is clearly not a representation of the order minted, as the obverse in your photo appears to show some significant die wear.

lasvegasteddy

sweet examples and you bet i love mine too
modcrewman (HUGE thanks too)
even hooked me up with this frans hejda token...another entry in the 38 design challenge in which segs slabbed it so it matches felix's




of interest which you may copy to keep with your set are these accompanying paper work

Weiss

<< <i>Really enjoy my set. That being said, I think the set # is clearly not a representation of the order minted, as the obverse in your photo appears to show some significant die wear. >>



Significant die wear from a mintage of 1938 pieces in pure silver.







The ten sets I've handled in the last 5 years are within 1/2 a grade of each other. They're all beautiful.

illini420

Very cool sets, definitely something I'd like to own someday!

coolest

Any idea what these sets trading for?

mingot

<< <i>Any idea what these sets trading for? >>



I bought a set at a show a few weeks ago for 140.

johnny9434

<< <i>Very cool sets, definitely something I'd like to own someday!

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yes, i agree that would be nice to own someday

Weiss

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I bought a set at a show a few weeks ago for 140. >>



That was a pretty good deal. I've sold two sets on eBay in the last six months for about $200 each.

19Lyds

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<< <i>Really enjoy my set. That being said, I think the set # is clearly not a representation of the order minted, as the obverse in your photo appears to show some significant die wear. >>



Significant die wear from a mintage of 1938 pieces in pure silver.

The ten sets I've handled in the last 5 years are within 1/2 a grade of each other. They're all beautiful. >>

I fail to see where the sequence number of the sets has been established as a specific minting order? Or are we playing Golf?

Weiss

<< <i>I fail to see where the sequence number of the sets has been established as a specific minting order? Or are we playing Golf? >>



This on a board from an organization who has successfully marketed the First Strike holder?

Given a choice between two sets, both exactly equal, one with a serial number of 7 and one with a serial number of 1368, which do you choose?

There is your answer. Further:

Given a choice between two sets, both exactly equal, one with a serial number of 7 and one with a serial number of 8, which do you choose?

Given a choice between two coins, both exactly equal, one in an edge view and one in a rattler, which do you choose? A doily? A prestige holder?

Given the choice between two sets, both exactly equal, one serial number 7 and one serial number 1, which would I choose? Let me know if you've got #1!

66Tbird

I'm missing it already

I'm glad, it needed a good home because I haven't done much on that '7's' set in since the 77/7 T$ and its in the keeper box. All that is left is a Millennium set #20007777

coolest

I wonder what they would grade at PCGS?

astrorat

When they were released, members of the club could request serial numbers. I ordered, #777, #888, and #999. The real low numbers were already gone!

lasvegasteddy

<< <i>When they were released, members of the club could request serial numbers. I ordered, #777, #888, and #999. The real low numbers were already gone! >>


question...did you receive those papers with your sets from the club???

astrorat

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<< <i>When they were released, members of the club could request serial numbers. I ordered, #777, #888, and #999. The real low numbers were already gone! >>


question...did you receive those papers with your sets from the club??? >>

Yes, I think so, but I would have to check as I have the pieces at another location.

Zoins

Very nice nickels everyone! I'm a bit envious of the low serial numbers. Does anyone know if the serial number is engraved on the pieces themselves, for example on the edge?

I have a set of the Ron Landis FSNC nickels as well as one of the silver Frans K. Hejda ones. For the Hejda nickel, it would have been good for SEGS to state whether the piece was silver or nickel as they come in both metals.

As nice as the FSNC coins are, it would be nice if they weren't engraved with 'FSNC 2002' on the face but perhaps on the edge. Part of me is hoping Daniel Carr will make a version that isn't so engraved. A version with Anthony de Francisci's reverse would also be nice IMO.

lasvegasteddy

i just let segs do as they thought best labeling the f. hejda
to me it was more so a compliment to have it in matching tpg holder...kinda of dressy that way
not truly sure on composition...i seem to recall silver or aluminum...never heard of nickel but details are pretty vague
it was a lil disappointing they termed it a "copy" though
i had sent all paper work i could find supporting it's nature of origin

hey astrorat
if you ever do get the chance to photo copy the supporting papers i'd love a clean set of copies...probably worth not one but two...two xmas cards this year...

astrorat

<< <i>i just let segs do as they thought best labeling the f. hejda
to me it was more so a compliment to have it in matching tpg holder...kinda of dressy that way
not truly sure on composition...i seem to recall silver or aluminum...never heard of nickel but details are pretty vague
it was a lil disappointing they termed it a "copy" though
i had sent all paper work i could find supporting it's nature of origin

hey astrorat
if you ever do get the chance to photo copy the supporting papers i'd love a clean set of copies...probably worth not one but two...two xmas cards this year... >>

Okay ... when I get a chance to look for the paperwork I'll take care of it.

Zoins

I think it's quite possible SEGS did not know about the piece made in nickel or have enough reliable information to warrant printing the composition. The silver and nickel pieces were sold on the Coin Craft website for a while but are no longer mentioned. In general, there does not seem to be much (or any) documentation from the minter for the Hedja pieces which makes me appreciate the documentation provided by FSNC and others more.

HuDey

Just saw this on ebay today:

Item number 300867556341
Certification ANACS
Strike Type proof and matte


This is a 1938 Jefferson silver Matte and Proof nickel set. One nickel is silver matte, while the other is silver proof. This is the 8th set of only 20 in existence! It an award winning design by a man named Felix Schlag. It consists of Jefferson on the front, and the gravestone memorial on the back. The coins are graded by ANACS and are in excellent condition. These coins are extremely rare and rarely seen on the market. They belong to only the most avid Jefferson fans.

A new ANACS set, not SEGS. Anyone know any more about these? Why would 20 sets by ANACS now be out there, when the gravemarker was already funded by the SEGS sets almost 5 years ago?

Zoins

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@lasvegasteddy said:
sweet examples and you bet i love mine too
modcrewman (HUGE thanks too)
even hooked me up with this frans hejda token...another entry in the 38 design challenge in which segs slabbed it so it matches felix's

Nice coin! Love the matching SEGS slab!

Saving the photo from the Google cache!

Zoins

@HuDey said:

A new ANACS set, not SEGS. Anyone know any more about these? Why would 20 sets by ANACS now be out there, when the gravemarker was already funded by the SEGS sets almost 5 years ago?

Great info @HuDey

Here's the listing photo:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1938-jefferson-silver-matte-proof-416615026

Item number 300867556341
Certification ANACS
Strike Type proof and matte

This is a 1938 Jefferson silver Matte and Proof nickel set. One nickel is silver matte, while the other is silver proof. This is the 8th set of only 20 in existence! It an award winning design by a man named Felix Schlag. It consists of Jefferson on the front, and the gravestone memorial on the back. The coins are graded by ANACS and are in excellent condition. These coins are extremely rare and rarely seen on the market. They belong to only the most avid Jefferson fans.

According to the following, these 20 sets were originally in SEGS holders too, though I've never seen one. I"m guessing someone had it reslabbed to go with their ANACS collection, but it would be good to see some on SEGS holders to verify.

Felix Schlag Memorial Committee wrote:

Steven Bieda, co-chair of the Schlag Memorial Commission, legal counsel for MSNS and designer of the reverse of the 1992 Olympic Half Dollar announced the sale of twenty silver proof and uncirculated sets featuring the original design for the Jefferson Five Cent coin by Felix Schlag, designer of the 1938 Jefferson Nickel.

The special coins, struck by the Gallery Mint and originally commissioned by the Full Steps Nickel Club which has donated the specimens to the Gravestone Memorial efforts, feature the familiar profile of Thomas Jefferson but with the same lettering style submitted by Schlag in 1938. The reverse is the dramatic, but ultimately not utilized three-quarter view of Monticello.

The special nickels are being offered in two coin sets for $150.00 postpaid. The only twenty sets consisting of one proof and one uncirculated coin will be specially encapsulated by SEGS with the words "Gravestone Memorial." Purchasers of the sets will also receive a special certificate acknowledging their contribution to the memorial.

https://www.michigancoinclub.org/Articles19.html

Jimnight