Jefferson Nickel Re-engraved Dies

frnklnlvr · June 6, 2011 8:07PM

Does anyone have pics of any of the Jefferson 5c Re-engraved Dies listed by CONECA? I was mainly interested in the 1938 varieties but would also like to see the 1952-54.

Thanks!

kranky · June 6, 2011 9:40PM

There's a CONECA article on the 1938's written by CaptHenway here, and an old thread here.

frnklnlvr · June 6, 2011 11:13PM

<< <i>There's a CONECA article on the 1938's written by CaptHenway here, and an old thread here. >>

Thanks for the links kranky! I'll read the entire article when I have more time but I did scan through it and it looks like it'll be a great read.

Does anyone have any info on the '52-'54 proofs? I think I recall proofartworkoncircs mentioning something about these in another thread a while back.

frnklnlvr · June 7, 2011 8:47PM

Anyone else have any info?

19Lyds · June 8, 2011 1:03AM

<< <i>Anyone else have any info? >>

Other than the fact that this discovery died on the vine?

I picked up a re-engraved version in NGC PR66 in 1/2009 and a straight version in PCGS PR65 in 2/2009.

Of course, I thought they were pretty cool then and still do today but the collectibility is really up in the air since most folks don't get beyond the "well that's pretty cool" phase. It's kinda one of those "What were they thinking?" scenarios at the US Mint.

Aside from the CONECA listings, I don't think this really went any further unless our buddy Roger W Burdette is working on some research in the background.

BigDowgie · July 9, 2011 5:26AM

I've picked up a few of these 1938's over the years, but never have looked for the ones in the 50's. I always thought they were pretty cool and still do. Thanks frnklnlvr for the article reference!

Aspie_Rocco · January 10, 2017 2:01PM

1953 unlisted

1953 listed

Aspie_Rocco · January 10, 2017 2:17PM

Here is the 1940 "Shark" similar to 1938 402

Aspie_Rocco · January 10, 2017 2:22PM

1951 lower front bust, hints of slight ddo, NOT cherry pickers ddo.

Aspie_Rocco · January 10, 2017 2:29PM

1938 401

Aspie_Rocco · January 10, 2017 2:33PM

1938 403 no serif

Aspie_Rocco · January 10, 2017 2:36PM

1939 business reverse 40

mannie gray · January 10, 2017 2:49PM

Cool stuff!
It's tough to say if these will take off, most likely not, but they are still very cool and interesting to look for and study.

Aspie_Rocco · March 2, 2017 4:42PM

@frnklnlvr said:
<< There's a CONECA article on the 1938's written by CaptHenway here, and an old thread here. >>

Thanks for the links kranky! I'll read the entire article when I have more time but I did scan through it and it looks like it'll be a great read.

Does anyone have any info on the '52-'54 proofs? I think I recall proofartworkoncircs mentioning something about these in another thread a while back.

@frnklnlvr said:
Does anyone have pics of any of the Jefferson 5c Re-engraved Dies listed by CONECA? I was mainly interested in the 1938 varieties but would also like to see the 1952-54.

Thanks!

1952 re engraved details I have come across lately.

Aspie_Rocco · March 2, 2017 4:43PM

A group of the 1940 re engraved details

Aspie_Rocco · March 2, 2017 4:53PM

1954

PocketArt · March 2, 2017 6:10PM

Thanks for posting your images Aspie_Rocco, many of these re-engraved I was unaware of.

Rich

davewesen · March 2, 2017 6:23PM

A couple of the above posted 1952's look like just normal abraded die. There are some detailed pictures at varietyvista

varietyvista.com/04a%20JN%20DD%20Vol%201/REDs%201952.htm

Aspie_Rocco · March 4, 2017 2:17PM

The 1952 403

Only 2 graded by pcgs both pr67. Here is mine!!!!!! I have seen two more in existence sold on eBay. I lost the auctions like a fool. It's hard to photograph this variety faint details.

Aspie_Rocco · March 4, 2017 2:26PM

@davewesen said:
A couple of the above posted 1952's look like just normal abraded die. There are some detailed pictures at varietyvista

varietyvista.com/04a%20JN%20DD%20Vol%201/REDs%201952.htm

Great reference for quality photos Dave,
These posted are all definitely re engraved. The pics are taken through flips and with bad lighting. On my cell phone.
I am not good with photos and lighting yet.
In person the details are very visible and apparent even with a low power Loupe. I'll post pcgs true view images when I get some. I have a group of 4 in currently with pcgs.

davewesen · March 4, 2017 3:52PM

keep in mind some cool re-engraved dies are not Cherrypickers varieties and will not be designated at PCGS - hope all goes well for you because of the submission costs involved.

Aspie_Rocco · March 8, 2017 11:38AM

New Unlisted
Here is a new one I just found. I have not seen or heard any describe a 1955 re engraved detail. Here below is a strongly enhanced hair line from the middle area of the ribbon down to almost the bottom of bust.

georgiacop50 · March 8, 2017 12:58PM

These Re-engraved Jeffs don't seem to bring much of a premium, unlike the Washingtons when they are low pop.

Aspie_Rocco · March 8, 2017 1:51PM

@georgiacop50 said:
These Re-engraved Jeffs don't seem to bring much of a premium, unlike the Washingtons when they are low pop.

I agree with this. The exceptions are the 1938 pr67 re engraved, they have some value and more appeal so far than the 1952s
I have "made" or had attributed, close to a dozen of the various 1938 varieties from pr65-67 and raw. 2 sold below list, 5 have been traded for other nickels or varieties. I have seen auction prices range from 50-160 for the various 1950s era re engraved examples. I have sold one 52-404 and traded a 404,402,401.
The price guide prices for the 52s seem about fair, as yet no value has been assigned to my 52-403.
To date sales have been somewhat lackluster and attributed examples linger at 1/2 list price in lower grades. (Again the 38s are better. The 402 is the most rare in my experience, in regards to offerings on eBay for the last two years. Either attributed or not.

I feel the Jefferson series is still vastly under appreciated and undervalued (1938-2006)

sjcoins · March 8, 2017 2:07PM

Aspie_Rocco · March 8, 2017 2:13PM

@sjcoins said:

I have been watching this for months!!! My pr67 is with pcgs at this moment. I want your coin! Lol
Here's a few of mine

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t/6027503/uploads/editor/q0/eohxd2rzvoqj.jpg "")

Aspie_Rocco · March 9, 2017 11:54AM

Wooooo! After a year of searching I have just taken possession of my second 1952 fs403. A cherrypick sort of. Advert said cameo, it's not, and I paid a premium for it raw as a cameo. But i thought I saw the double bump on the hair. Vindicated

Aspie_Rocco · March 31, 2017 2:50PM

Here is some shots of the unlisted 1954 proof. It's wavy with two parallel re engraved marks along the lower ribbon horizontal area

Jefferson Nickel Re-engraved Dies

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