Why Does the 43/2 Jefferson garner such little respect?
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I see many more of the 42/1 Mercury overdate being offered than I ever do the Jefferson overdate, yet the pricing is something along the lines of 10- 20X's greater the nickel. Why?
Here's a Teletrade overdate Jefferson that is being sold today:
43/2 Nickel LINK
There's also the overdate Mercury being offered:
42/1 Dime LINK
Is the Mercury really that much more popular than the Jefferson? (I know there's a marked difference in grade but I bet the dime sells for close to 30 X's what the nickel closes at. . .)
Here's a Teletrade overdate Jefferson that is being sold today:
43/2 Nickel LINK
There's also the overdate Mercury being offered:
42/1 Dime LINK
Is the Mercury really that much more popular than the Jefferson? (I know there's a marked difference in grade but I bet the dime sells for close to 30 X's what the nickel closes at. . .)
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The 43/2 Jefferson is not easily visable. The one you linked isn't visable at all.
Could be mintage numbers too?
I suspect the Mercury got more publicity as this 43/2 overdate is pricey in high grades but shows little potential for increasing in value in grades below AU50. Someone out there has to know this answer.
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<< <i>If you can't see it without needing a loupe, who gives a flip. The Merc overdate is obvious. Not sure about the Jefferson. >>
What about the Denver Mercury overdate? It's as difficult to see as the Jefferson yet is also a pricey coin.
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<< <i>[] What about the Denver Mercury overdate? It's as difficult to see as the Jefferson yet is also a pricey coin. >>
The Denver is harder to see than the nickel. The nickel can be seen with the naked eye
if you're familiar with the coin.
The main difference is almost certainly demand but there are probably a few more of the
43/2. If this were a post 1965 date it would sell for a few dollars.
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<< <i>[] What about the Denver Mercury overdate? It's as difficult to see as the Jefferson yet is also a pricey coin. >>
The Denver is harder to see than the nickel. The nickel can be seen with the naked eye if you're familiar with the coin. The main difference is almost certainly demand but there are probably a few more of the 43/2. If this were a post 1965 date it would sell for a few dollars. >>
Are you serious?
You believe that if this were, say a 1973/2 Jefferson overdate it would sell for only a few dollars?
I can't think of a time I've disagreed with you more.
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therefore, many people who want to complete their set must have it
being a jeffersonman, I can say a f12 example of a 43/2 jeff will not garner my attention, when a a nice 63-65/example is readily available for a decent price "if you look and watch" Ive handled quite a few jeff varities and I would say 42d/horz/d commands more respect than both examples you put forth
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The same can be said for 1922 "No D" cents and 1955 Doubled die cents and 1918/7-D nickels and 1937-D 3-legged nickels and 1918/7-S quarters.
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in simple terms, i assume that most every collector finds the dime design appealing while at the same time it takes a really bent collector to like the Nickel!!! add in the fact that the 1942/1 just looks better and the answer gets clearer, just look at the linked auction pictures. i'd wager that most can't tell the Nickel overdate while the Dime is clear even to my eyes. price is always a factor of demand and demand is usually helped by the CoolFactor™ accompanying a coin. the Merc is much cooler!!!
now, to get things really juiced, just try to find a nice MS 1943/2-P Jefferson with Full Steps and the equation starts to change, but why focus on the steps with a coin like this, right???