Rival to 1943 Bronze and 1944 Steel Lincoln

Heynow

The 1943 Bronze Lincoln and related 1944 steal Lincoln are the most famous off metal US Transitional errors.



But they are not the only coins that underwent transition at that time. The Jefferson nickels also underwent transition from nickel to silver.



I have the equivalent to the cents, a type 1 Jefferson in silver and a type 2 in nickel.



I think my Jefferson set is even rarer than the Lincolns.



What does everyone think? What about the value?

MICHAELDIXON

Interesting pieces. I have never seen any, but I have never been a big Jefferson collector. The 1944 struck on the Cu-Ni planchet is the most interesting to me. That planchet must have been in the very bottom of the hopper and makes me question whether there are 1946 Silver nickels.

Baley

pretty awesome coins, certainly rare, and quite interesting to the specialist numismatist field of off-metal and transitional errors.



Other coin collectors will have a passing interest, but not really be in the market for them at any fair price.



Non collectors will go, "Huh? They look like ordinary nickels from my pocket"

AUandAG

Those are sure rare...never have seen one myself. Can't say anything about value but

I'm sure they would not be cheap in a well advertised auction.



bob

BaronVonBaugh

dib

While they could be more rare than the 1943 bronze Lincoln cents and the 1944 steel Lincoln cents, they're less desired and less dramatic errors. Definitely not rivals, but they're still very impressive errors to own.

Wabbit2313

Your 1942 was just purchased for 10K, and the 1944 has sold for less than 10K at auction. The 1943 and 1944 cents have sold in the 200K-400K range.



I can't put them in the same category, but yours are certainly rare.

RichieURich

Originally posted by: MICHAELDIXON

Interesting pieces. I have never seen any, but I have never been a big Jefferson collector. The 1944 struck on the Cu-Ni planchet is the most interesting to me. That planchet must have been in the very bottom of the hopper and makes me question whether there are 1946 Silver nickels.

I have seen one 1946 Jefferson nickel on an silver wartime nickel planchet. It was an unsold in a Heritage auction in 2003:

1946 Silver war nickel

Heynow

Originally posted by: Wabbit2313

Your 1942 was just purchased for 10K, and the 1944 has sold for less than 10K at auction. The 1943 and 1944 cents have sold in the 200K-400K range.



I can't put them in the same category.

YET!

Heynow

I have seen one 1946 Jefferson nickel on an silver wartime nickel planchet. It was an unsold in a Heritage auction in 2003:

1946 Silver war nickel







Do you know what it was bid up to?

Heynow

Originally posted by: dib

While they could be more rare than the 1943 bronze Lincoln cents and the 1944 steel Lincoln cents, they're less desired and less dramatic errors. Definitely not rivals, but they're still very impressive errors to own.

Desires change over time. I think this under publicized, a change in publicity on a rare issue could have a dramatic effect.

RichieURich

Originally posted by: Heynow





I have seen one 1946 Jefferson nickel on an silver wartime nickel planchet. It was an unsold in a Heritage auction in 2003:

1946 Silver war nickel

Do you know what it was bid up to?





I think it had a reserve of $20K or so, and no one hit the reserve. But don't quote me on that, my memory isn't perfect on a number from 13 years ago.

Heynow

Originally posted by: Wabbit2313



Did you also win these in a poker game like the others? Strange that this exact coin just sold at auction a few weeks ago and you don't know what they are worth. Also, who is betting coins like this in a poker game. I am calling BS on something here, just not sure what yet.

The poker line was a joke.



I think the coins in a set are worth more than the individual components. If you agree or disagree, your opinion is welcome.

dib

Originally posted by: Wabbit2313
So you don't remember winning one of these a couple weeks back, paying for it and having it delivered?

It's funny, after you said it sold for $10k a couple weeks ago, I looked it up and was surprised to realize I was actually one of the low underbidders on it. I had completely forgotten about bidding on this one...

mannie gray

Cool coins. They probably won't rival the off-metal 1943/1944 cents simply because of the extreme popularity of the 1943 steel cents and because of the fact that many non-collectors are aware of the steel cents and transitional errors of those years, translating to higher visibility and greater interest/demand.

As a Jefferson Nickel enthusiast and Lincoln Cent enthusiast as well, I appreciate both.

gonzer

So you also own the transitional pieces mentioned in your other post?

Heynow

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Heynow

Originally posted by: dib

Originally posted by: Wabbit2313

So you don't remember winning one of these a couple weeks back, paying for it and having it delivered?

It's funny, after you said it sold for $10k a couple weeks ago, I looked it up and was surprised to realize I was actually one of the low underbidders on it. I had completely forgotten about bidding on this one...

How nuch did you bid?

ricko

Those are certainly interesting pieces.... one day I must go through my nickel hoard and see if there is anything there.... Cheers, RickO

dib

Originally posted by: Heynow

Originally posted by: dib

Originally posted by: Wabbit2313
So you don't remember winning one of these a couple weeks back, paying for it and having it delivered?

It's funny, after you said it sold for $10k a couple weeks ago, I looked it up and was surprised to realize I was actually one of the low underbidders on it. I had completely forgotten about bidding on this one...

How nuch did you bid?

$2,500. Of course, I wasn't building a transitional error set like you. It might be wise to consult with PCGS, and see if they can create a 5-coin multi-holder to display the set. With enough money, anything is possible.