1938 proof nickel obverse variety's...BIG NEWS IF YOU ASK ME
lasvegasteddy
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so i see they updated the 1938 proof nickel to include
the re-engraved obverse variety's
this is jaw dropping looking at the prices they put...these prices can't be real can they?
we've discussed these re-engraved obverse's here before and it was thought
the 1938 proof had about an even mix of r.e.d versus non r.e.d. and no real value
did the new cherry picker's guide change this?
my question is
does anyone have an image of the FS-402 & FS-403
which one is this PR67 i just made...the FS-402 or the FS-403 ?
side by side for those unaware
the re-engraved obverse variety's
this is jaw dropping looking at the prices they put...these prices can't be real can they?
we've discussed these re-engraved obverse's here before and it was thought
the 1938 proof had about an even mix of r.e.d versus non r.e.d. and no real value
did the new cherry picker's guide change this?
my question is
does anyone have an image of the FS-402 & FS-403
which one is this PR67 i just made...the FS-402 or the FS-403 ?
side by side for those unaware
everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see
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i just can't believe they priced these at what they did
Those prices make no sense to me. In the CPG the FS-401, 402 and 403 only have a $50 premium in PF-67. I helped publicize these varieties and I don't think they are worth killer prices.
FWIW, when I was writing the article I had trouble finding a "normal" coin to photograph.
TD
the one on the right is a R.E.D. as it has the added serif's and noticeable change to hair-tie
and yes
those prices seem far fetched to me but i'm still on cup of coffee #1
I think your left is normal
the 402 has strong reengraved ribbon looking like V pointed to 8 in date not sure about lower S of trust but suspect not
the 403 has light reengraved IN GOD and LIB and top part of ribbon - no lower S
book says at least 2 others not mentioned -
will need good eyes or magnification on these.
I don't have an answer to your question. But It seems odd that they priced the 1938 R.E.D.'s but not the other new R.E.D.'s (1952, 53, 54).
Strange indeed. I have been searching the 52, 53 and 54's and I can assure you they are very scarce compared to the 38's which are common in my opinion. The 53 and 54 RED's are particularly tough!
Maybe that's the rarity
I don't have an answer to your question. But It seems odd that they priced the 1938 R.E.D.'s but not the other new R.E.D.'s (1952, 53, 54).
Strange indeed. I have been searching the 52, 53 and 54's and I can assure you they are very scarce compared to the 38's which are common in my opinion. The 53 and 54 RED's are particularly tough!
And where can I find pictures of these proof varieties to check my coins with. Thanks
Leo
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I don't have an answer to your question. But It seems odd that they priced the 1938 R.E.D.'s but not the other new R.E.D.'s (1952, 53, 54).
Strange indeed. I have been searching the 52, 53 and 54's and I can assure you they are very scarce compared to the 38's which are common in my opinion. The 53 and 54 RED's are particularly tough!
And where can I find pictures of these proof varieties to check my coins with. Thanks
Leo
The Cherrypickers Guide, Sixth Edition, Volume One.