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WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Jumped on this one, b/c of the above average strike, surfaces and luster. Nice 1942-S coins are really hard to find. What do you think? image

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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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  • BaronVonBaughBaronVonBaugh Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭✭
    image
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  • Wabbit2313Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it, but it looks AU to me.
  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,412 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like it to, but doesn't the strike seem soft in the middle(Liberty's leg and the eagle's leg)?
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,252 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I like it, but it looks AU to me. >>



    How did you arrive at that conclusion?

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,252 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I like it to, but doesn't the strike seem soft in the middle(Liberty's leg and the eagle's leg)? >>



    Soft yes but not for a 1942-S. Liberty's leg is full (skirt lines). Yes, eagle's leg is a bit soft.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 24,356 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like it. The strike is better that the typical 42-s. I have considered this date as more available than the 40-s, 41-s and 44-s

    edited to add- Keep in mind how large the image is- I suspect it looks even better in hand

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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,482 ✭✭✭
    i like a clearly showing thumb
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  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,272 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's a very good strike for a 42-S. Did you pick it up raw?
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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,074 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice strike for a '42S.

    Perhaps the small high point toning spot on the obv, and/or central region strike, is being confused with rub for some, but there is clearly no wear. The unbroken luster band in the right obv field also helps attest to this (good job capturing that in the photo, btw!).



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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,728 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice for a 42-S.
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  • coppertoningcoppertoning Posts: 385 ✭
    I can't get past the spot on the left titty
  • bigjpstbigjpst Posts: 3,225 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I can't get past the spot on the left titty >>


    Milk spot? image
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  • ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,108 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I can't get past the spot on the left titty >>


    Milk spot? image >>



    Nice
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,252 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>That's a very good strike for a 42-S. Did you pick it up raw? >>



    Thanks. Nope, not raw. I always wanted a 'rattler' so this is my first. image

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    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A very tough issue to find with a solid strike -this one qualifies. Cool on the rattler although I have never liked the holders -goes against my OCD desire to have uniform holders when I 'splay them out on a table.
    LVT -you will look a while to find a full split thumb on a 42-S although they apparently exist (I haven't seen one). Interestingly, according to Fox there is a 42-S out there with proof-like characteristics that was sold in a Superior sale in 1986. It would be interesting to know where it resides today.

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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,482 ✭✭✭
    yeah i was just looking at heritage auctions and this year mint looks like a booger....almost like a 45 mercury dime with split bands

    so yeah after looking...this is way up there for strike

    hopefully no offence was taken or implied...i learned something new...42-s walkers have strike issues

    sweet example
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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,252 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>yeah i was just looking at heritage auctions and this year mint looks like a booger....almost like a 45 mercury dime with split bands

    so yeah after looking...this is way up there for strike

    hopefully no offence was taken or implied...i learned something new...42-s walkers have strike issues

    sweet example >>



    Thanks. No offense taken at all. Glad that you were able to learn about the 1942-S.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭
    great strike for a '42 S
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  • 410a410a Posts: 1,325 ✭
    When it comes to AU you don't deduct for that which was not there in the first place. It was obvious that the coin was well struck for a 42-S. Now, what is a "titie"? image
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 32,021 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I like it, but it looks AU to me. >>

    it looks that way to me to.
  • Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146 ✭
    AU? Well the pic is a tad grainy but, hey, check the slab. Must look much nicer in hand.
  • TookybanditTookybandit Posts: 3,423 ✭✭✭✭
    Beautiful!
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  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats..tough coin to find that nice.
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,272 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>That's a very good strike for a 42-S. Did you pick it up raw? >>



    Thanks. Nope, not raw. I always wanted a 'rattler' so this is my first. image

    image >>



    Very Cool! I like it!

    Now try to find a nice, well struck 1940-S in Gem. They cost about half of the more popular 41-S, and cost less than the 42-S, but they seem to be scarce as hen's teeth!
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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,000 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Large knuckle variety image (edited for the children)

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  • FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like it.
  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,031 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Die chip on the lower portion of the mintmark?

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  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can't get past the (milk) spot. Ruins it for me.
  • AblinkyAblinky Posts: 628 ✭✭✭
    Very nice, I love my 42 S the most of all my Short Set coins, than fully it crossed over successfully from an NGC 66 to PCGS 66. I also had the coin restickered by CAC. Too bad the old Teletrade listings don't work or I would post a picture of it.

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  • PRECIOUSMENTALPRECIOUSMENTAL Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I can't get past the spot on the left titty >>


    I feel so juvenile, however, was the first thing that caught my eye.
    So, evidently, has Great eye appeal!
    Beautiful Coin.
  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
    I see some good luster and I can work past the spot on the breast plate, I bet this is a real gemmy coin in hand.

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  • luckybucksluckybucks Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭
    Nice coin. The minor dings at the bottom of the sun rays caught my attention.

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  • winkywinky Posts: 1,671 ✭
    Rub on 2 or 3 places, AU at best. Nice coin tho and love those walkers.
  • MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice coin. The minor dings at the bottom of the sun rays caught my attention.

    image >>



    I kind of agree with you here. I like the coin at a 64, the hits in the sun, which is the main focal area on Walkers keeps it out of the 65 level for me.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Really nice '42S....great find....Cheers, RickO
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was pleasantly surprised to see this thread brought back to the forefront.

    The coin has no rub whatsoever and the luster bands are far too prominant for the coin to be an AU coin IMHO. The only area in question is the spot on the breast, which is directly over a circular die marker or imperfection that is very specific to 1942-S coins. So I am guessing that the spot is either a toning spot or a manufacturing flaw.

    The fact that both PCGS and JA at CAC like the coin is testament enough for me, as well.

    Thank you ALL so much for your candid responses. I appreciate and welcome them always.

    Connecticoin--I have a nice 1940-S in an OGH MS 65. I can post it later tonight.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Superb for the date. Very nice indeed.image
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  • rkfishrkfish Posts: 2,617 ✭✭✭
    The only area in question is the spot on the breast

    looks like stacking friction to me........nice coin, strike, surfaces for the date/mm.image
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  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The only area in question is the spot on the breast

    looks like stacking friction to me........nice coin, strike, surfaces for the date/mm.image >>



    Just what I thought. From being in a roll.
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,252 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>The only area in question is the spot on the breast

    looks like stacking friction to me........nice coin, strike, surfaces for the date/mm.image >>



    Just what I thought. From being in a roll. >>



    I looked at it several times with a loupe, when I first acquired it, and it doesn't look like rub to me. Judging by the shape and the borders---it looks like it was caused by the dies during the minting process.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,272 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>
    Connecticoin--I have a nice 1940-S in an OGH MS 65. I can post it later tonight. >>



    That I would like to see! I will have to dig out mine -- I actually made one in PCGS 65 but don't remember what it looks like!!
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