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1973 Jefferson Nickel proof question

CNCMACHINISTCNCMACHINIST Posts: 131 ✭✭✭
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I found a 1973 Jefferson nickel. Now there is no mint-mark, so P would be the assumed mint location. The question I have is are there any no s 1973 proof jefferson nickels known...I am asking because this particular 1973 nickel that while not in the best of shape, has mirror like finish in the fields. I compared to other proofs I have and it exhibits the same mirror like finish. It immediately stood out from my other ms 1970's nickels and lines up with a couple of proof 70's nickels I have...I can't seem to take a pic to show mirror finish....

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  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sounds like a proof-like business strike. If you can't capture the mirror, detail, or frost then that supports a business strike, in my opinion.

  • CNCMACHINISTCNCMACHINIST Posts: 131 ✭✭✭

    I found this link speaking to this....

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/945703/is-it-time-to-recognize-prooflike-and-deep-proof-like-business-strike-coins-across-the-board-on-all

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Proof and proof-like are not the same. Proof-like is not and never will be proof regardless of how proof-like it is. PL is still a business strike.

  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    While not common, I have seen 1973 PL nickels.
    None that I have seen would qualify for a DMPL designation, but I have seen a few with shallow mirrors and frosted devices.
    Despite their rarity, it would be a lot of work to find a buyer at a premium.
    I usually just put aside coins I find like that.
    Someday their time will come.
    It may be after I am dead though......

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would really like to see a photo anyway.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nickels are - IMO - a bit strange in this respect.... I have seen some really marvelous Jefferson's that are no doubt business strikes, but look incredibly proof like... I have thought it is the metal composition and striking of the coins that produce this effect...and - again IMO - it likely is early in the die life that this effect is most prominent. Cheers, RickO

  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    other members are better qualified to speak about this than me, but certain years for certain denominations are recognized for PL's. the date that might be good to check for this and other surface finish anomalies is 1996.

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,859 ✭✭✭✭✭

    We need to see a photo of both sides of the nickel.

    'not in the best of shape' 'mirror like finish in the fields'

    .....odds are it's a polished/buffed coin.

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,701 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I've never seen a dramatically PL '73-(P) nickel but somewhat PL are nearly common for this date in the mint set. They often come with a very high luster. Mint set coins also can be extremely well stuck with sharp steps and can be overall sharply struck.

    I'd guess this is just a mint set coin with very few miles on it.

    Pictures would help determine this.

    Tempus fugit.

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