Would like opinions for upgrade 1942 Ty 1 5c

GreyFox

Hi everybody:

This is my first post....been an avid follower of the forums for many years. I purchased this coin at the 2004 FUN show
as a sleeper for an upgrade. I purchased the coin from a very reputeable FS Jefferson expert who thought the time this
was undergraded. Presently its a MS65FS. He suggested I crack it and resubmit it hoping for a 66FS. Heres the Trueview:



I am of course very happy with the coin either way. I think its a great example of the date.

Thanks!

greyfox

stephunter

Welcome and I couldn't think of a better post! Another Jefferson nickel person on the boards. Very nice for the date and looks like a solid 65 to me with potential to upgrade to a 66.

GreyFox

Hey stephunter:

Thanks much for the reply. I'm a pure eye-appeal Jefferson nickel collector...steps arent eveything but they sure do help. I've got a
small but growing collection of appealing Jeffs dated pre-1959. I'd also like to know your opinion of another coin...I think its the
most uniquely toned Jefferson I've ever seen. It actually was in a jar of silver War Nickels owned by my grandfather, and having
it graded and Trueviewed was irresistable.

Here you go. Enjoy!



PCGS MS64. The surfaces are exactly like modern satin finish pieces The photo just doesnt do it justice.

greyfox

GRANDAM

I can see it in a MS66FS holder

GrandAm

OldEastside

Judging from your pic, I don't see why it did'nt get a 66 in the first place.

Steve

GreyFox

So the million dollar question is.....crack it out and re-submit? Or submit in holder for a straight upgrade?

Would I have to have it re-photo'd if it upgrades to match the photo and slab?

Thanks for the replies guys!

greyfox

noow

Hey Grey! Nice coin. I would send it in the holder for resubmitting, only so it won't mess up the pop reports.

OldEastside

Oh yea welcome to the Forum, but your right that is almost a
million dollar question, I did not realize there's a ten fold increase
between 65 and 66 in the price guide, allthough I believe IMO
that coin has a good chance at it, so if you do resubmit, Best of
Luck, I believe that coin deserves it

Steve

stephunter

Its hard to see the eye appeal on the 45-D in that picture, but some of the war nickels can be real attractive. As for submitting the 42 my biggest concern would be the quality of the steps. If you are 100% sure it would go full steps again then I would consider submitting it raw, but from what I understand the regrade with Pcgs is a blind "relook" at the coin so its current grade is not supposed to be know when the graders see it.

LochNESS

So, you're saying that it doesn't matter if the coin is cracked and resubmitted raw, vs. sending the slab in for re-grade? Good to know. Saves a lot of time cracking slabs open if it's true.