<< <i>...Nice well defined set that is easy and fun to complete I think. >>
Great set for the young and old alike!!!
I'm going to fill this capital plastics holder that I got from by B&M dealer for $1. I'm being very selective...looking for nice color, good luster and very few marks. Steps would be a plus.
Got one of the 11 down. I wonder why the Denver mint did not produce a 1942 nickel?
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage. ANA Member R-3147111
>>Do you think the larger mint mark makes for easier sorting come melting time?<<
It helps a little, but when I was picking them out of rolls in the 1960's I could usually tell by the edges, as they were much darker than the edges on other nickels.
>>I have a great proof Jeff with a bluish tone that is really cool. If I had a computer pic I would post it.<<
Speaking of proofs, I'm surprised that war nickel proofs are so reasonably priced, considering that only one date is available for the type (1942-P) and the total mintage is less than 28,000.
There are very nice sets of the 11 silver War Dates already in holders in Gem BU condition for around $125 (there maybe a mix of 64/65/66 in the really good sets, expect to pay dearly for all MS-66's and the uber grade 67's.
I picked mine out of individual coins from here and there, it was a lot of fun marking them off the list, finding the right Capitol Plastics holder, getting them in there straight and admiring the finished collection.
<< <i>>>I have a great proof Jeff with a bluish tone that is really cool. If I had a computer pic I would post it.<<
Speaking of proofs, I'm surprised that war nickel proofs are so reasonably priced, considering that only one date is available for the type (1942-P) and the total mintage is less than 28,000. >>
We need to keep in mind that there are a limited number of Mint State and Proof grades available to rank the coins. And for the top grades there are really only 2-3 grades to file a high quality coin, MS66, PF67 or MS68. We can cancel out the MS69 and MS70 grades for the business strikes and the micro chance for any of the proofs to ever grade that high. The values in any price list are for your average quality coins. ie; 1 in 200 will grade MS65, 1 in 500 PF66 and so on. But if you have that 1 in 1,000,000 coin or 1 in 5000 proof, for instance, the 1944-D I posted earlier, the quality of that coin far exceeds the $160 value PCGS has listed for the average MS67 coin. I'm basically stuck with the coin until someone craps their pants upon seeing it. But if they really want to be known as having the ultimate coins in their set, they best be thinking way above any publish price guide. The prices for such coins are never figured into the average prices because there are very few in existence. Same goes for the proofs. the deepest mirrors, the thickest white frosting, the greatest contrast will fall into that ultimate catagory. Those coins are not in the price guides unless they are well known.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
When I mentioned war nickel proofs being reasonably priced, I was referring to the typical PGGS and NGC PR65 and PR66 specimens readily available for $90 to $150. I think this is a good value for a 20th century one-year-type proof coin in a popular series, with a proof mintage under 28,000.
<<I know that they're common, but quite a few of the uncirculated examples have great eye appeal and color. I would surmise that the silver included in the metallic compostion of the coin contributed to the coloration/toning.>>
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The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Hopefully going out to the B&M to bag one tomorrow.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
<< <i>...Nice well defined set that is easy and fun to complete I think. >>
I'm going to fill this capital plastics holder that I got from by B&M dealer for $1. I'm being very selective...looking for nice color, good luster and very few marks. Steps would be a plus.
Got one of the 11 down
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
ANA Member R-3147111
This one is not one of those.
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WOW, that's a beauty!
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
<< <i>It was moved above the dome to indicate the change to silver content. >>
Do you think the larger mint mark makes for easier sorting come melting time?
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
<< <i>just something about that large MM >>
Yeah, that gets to me too. I love them.
Hoard the keys.
It helps a little, but when I was picking them out of rolls in the 1960's I could usually tell by the edges, as they were much darker than the edges on other nickels.
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
PCGS MS66FS
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Chris
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Speaking of proofs, I'm surprised that war nickel proofs are so reasonably priced, considering that only one date is available for the type (1942-P) and the total mintage is less than 28,000.
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
I picked mine out of individual coins from here and there, it was a lot of fun marking them off the list, finding the right Capitol Plastics holder, getting them in there straight and admiring the finished collection.
Raw coin collecting in it's finest.
"Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
Herb
<< <i>>>I have a great proof Jeff with a bluish tone that is really cool. If I had a computer pic I would post it.<<
Speaking of proofs, I'm surprised that war nickel proofs are so reasonably priced, considering that only one date is available for the type (1942-P) and the total mintage is less than 28,000. >>
We need to keep in mind that there are a limited number of Mint State and Proof grades available to rank the coins. And for the top grades there are really only 2-3 grades to file a high quality coin, MS66, PF67 or MS68. We can cancel out the MS69 and MS70 grades for the business strikes and the micro chance for any of the proofs to ever grade that high. The values in any price list are for your average quality coins. ie; 1 in 200 will grade MS65, 1 in 500 PF66 and so on. But if you have that 1 in 1,000,000 coin or 1 in 5000 proof, for instance, the 1944-D I posted earlier, the quality of that coin far exceeds the $160 value PCGS has listed for the average MS67 coin. I'm basically stuck with the coin until someone craps their pants upon seeing it. But if they really want to be known as having the ultimate coins in their set, they best be thinking way above any publish price guide. The prices for such coins are never figured into the average prices because there are very few in existence. Same goes for the proofs. the deepest mirrors, the thickest white frosting, the greatest contrast will fall into that ultimate catagory. Those coins are not in the price guides unless they are well known.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
JT
I collect all 20th century series except gold including those series that ended there.
I like any circ. war nickel I find in change!
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
I think the manganese contributed also.