1942-D / Horizontal D Jefferson Nickel

BigDowgie · February 19, 2011 7:11AM

There has not been any recent sales of this Jefferson Nickel variety. I've only noticed non-MS coins being offered for sale. I'm curious what folks are wanting in their collections, AU (or less) or MS samples? Also, what kind of money do you collectors want to pay for this one? Does Full Step designation on this one matter?

Thanks

TexasNationals · February 19, 2011 7:20AM

$1k at most

keets · February 19, 2011 7:23AM

there aren't very many D/D around and even though 1942-D isn't difficult in Full Steps the D/D variety is more difficult by degree due to its scarcity. the variety is clear enough to see on coins worn down to Fine and i think that's the reason that collectors don't clamor for Full Steppers.

an edit for clarity of thought!!

Lehigh96 · February 20, 2011 12:02PM

Define recent, I bought this coin from the summer FUN sale last July. It is a shame because if this coin had better luster, I think it would easily grade MS65.

Given that the populations of this coin in the MS grades is less than 20, I don't see how anyone could insist upon a full step example. And to my knowledge, there are no certified full step 1942-D over Horizontal D Jeffersons.

mingot · February 20, 2011 12:11PM

<< <i>There has not been any recent sales of this Jefferson Nickel variety. I've only noticed non-MS coins being offered for sale. I'm curious what folks are wanting in their collections, AU (or less) or MS samples? Also, what kind of money do you collectors want to pay for this one? Does Full Step designation on this one matter? >>

You must have a nice one

BigDowgie · February 20, 2011 12:33PM

Lehigh96,

I only checked Heritage and not Bowers. I'll say, very few come up for sale each year and prices vary. Last I checked, PCGS has graded 8 or 9 full step examples with 15 or so non-FS. This is a toughie!

Also, you have a very nice one! I would agree, a little mint luster would have produced a different result. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Lehigh96 · February 20, 2011 1:45PM

<< <i>Lehigh96,

I only checked Heritage and not Bowers. I'll say, very few come up for sale each year and prices vary. Last I checked, PCGS has graded 8 or 9 full step examples with 15 or so non-FS. This is a toughie!

Also, you have a very nice one! I would agree, a little mint luster would have produced a different result. Thanks for sharing the pictures. >>

Oops! I was looking at the NGC population report only. You are right, PCGS is at 9 with FS. I will say that I am not willing to pay over $10K for any Jefferson Nickel and am very satisfied with my example.

cmerlo1 · February 20, 2011 1:51PM

One of my all-time favorite varieties in any series... I've found a few, but none in high grades.

cladking · February 20, 2011 2:42PM

<< <i>One of my all-time favorite varieties in any series... I've found a few, but none in high grades. >>

It's one of my favorites as well but seems quite elusive even worn.

This date is underrated I think in Unc since it's tough to find and the variety is no more common in unc.

pontiacinf · February 21, 2011 11:02AM

all mine sit in an SDB-even the ones I sold to members for use in their reg sets with stipulation
they come back to me when ready to be sold. (after they updated)

and yes everyone was true to their word, all were sold back for what they paid.

Board members with Jefferson reg sets rock!

NIckelCollector · February 21, 2011 11:24AM

This may be the nicest coin in my set 42 d / horizontal d misses full steps by 1 nick

Lehigh96 · February 21, 2011 1:14PM

<< <i>This may be the nicest coin in my set 42 d / horizontal d misses full steps by 1 nick

>>

Wow! That is a beautiful looking coin. Love the color!

RunnersDad · February 21, 2011 1:25PM

That is a beauty! What is the assumed mintage of the D/D or assumed percentage of the total mintage?

richbeat · February 21, 2011 2:18PM

I save every 1942 D I come across (which aren't many). Maybe one day I'll get around to checking to see if I have one of these.

BigDowgie · February 23, 2011 9:53AM

NickelCollector,

I for one, can't believe that coin is not an MS66! An absolute beauty!

leothelyon · February 23, 2011 11:42AM

As long as GOD's great green earth keeps spinning, I think we can place this one next to Franks coin as one of the best out there.

Leo

BigDowgie · February 24, 2011 11:48AM

Leo,

Thanks for pulling up the pictures. No doubt about your observation. With a little help from the Big Guy, this one may come home to papa someday!

Catch you soon.

1942-D / Horizontal D Jefferson Nickel

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