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Lehigh96
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Okay Jefferson guys, let's see your coins that exemplify the best of each grading element. Show us your Jefferson Nickels with the best surfaces, strike, luster, eye appeal, and just for this series: full steps. Here are my best of:
Best Surfaces:
Best Strike:
Best Luster:
Best Eye Appeal:
Best Full Steps:
This isn't a competition, I just want to see some really cool Jeffersons. So lets see your superb Jeffs and let's keep the comments positive. Thanks!
Best Surfaces:
Best Strike:
Best Luster:
Best Eye Appeal:
Best Full Steps:
This isn't a competition, I just want to see some really cool Jeffersons. So lets see your superb Jeffs and let's keep the comments positive. Thanks!
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1943-D PCGS MS-67 FS:
1945-S PCGS MS-66
10-4,
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My registry sets
I have no pics to share, but enjoy collecting the series in nice MS for a Dansco album.
One regret I have is that I will probably not live long enough for this series to be truely rare, but it's still fun.
From the Appalachian hoard, NGC 64*
Steve
I like the 41 D too!, heck I like em all
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<< <i>Wow....Lehigh does that 39 D have that Rose tone in hand, That is Awsome
Steve
I like the 41 D too!, heck I like em all
This is my description of the coin in my registry set:
A striking coin with incredible luster and superb surfaces under a dove grey and champagne rose iridescence.
I consider the obverse photo the best I have ever taken which is why I use it as my avatar.
Hoard the keys.
<< <i>This coin is for, Leo The "how can you live with that strike" Lion
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That is a hammered strike. I wanted to see what your coin would look like shrunk down a bit.
What kind of light are you using in your photography that is leaving that blue cast on the coin? Might want to switch to Reveal or fluorescent bulbs.
And while the strike is amazing, the die polish that exists both in the fields and devices is phenomenal. I guess that dispels the myth that someone has been spreading on another forum. Thanks for providing a great example!
<< <i>Great luster on the most colorful Jeff to pass through my hands:
From the Appalachian hoard, NGC 64* >>
The Appalachians are fantastic coins. While not always the best strike or surfaces, they usually have great luster and the eye appeal is off the charts. Here is a pink & gold one similar to yours.
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Best Surfaces, Best Strike, Best Luster, Best Eye Appeal, & Best Steps all in one coin. Okay, I can buy that. Great coin!
<< <i>Full Steps:
Hey Larry,
For a 1954-S, that might be considered a good strike.
Lacking in the strike department
Also, loving all of the photos, good thread, paul.
Luster ...
<< <i>And while the strike is amazing, the die polish that exists both in the fields and devices is phenomenal. I guess that dispels the myth that someone has been spreading on another forum. Thanks for providing a great example! >>
LOL. I know exactly who you're talking about, and I noticed that too.
On a more serious note, that '54-S is just a horrible strike. It came out of a box I pulled several other older BU's out, all had crappy strikes, but that was by far the most egregious example. The best strikes I own would be '87's, they just seem to come hammered.
1944s pcgs ms67, amazing luster and neon toning two sided.
1951d pcgs ms66, amazing luster and electric blue toning.
<< <i>Color/Surface/Luster/Eye Appeal:
Lacking in the strike department
Also, loving all of the photos, good thread, paul.
Wow, an MS67 with peach, lavender, and ice blue toning. Superb!
And I find nothing wrong with the strike despite the fact that the steps are not full.
A wonderful Jefferson!
<< <i>Best Nickel Mushroom
Probably my most coolest nickel tho ....
The phrase "cool as the other side of the pillow" comes to mind!
<< <i>1957 pcgs ms65, amazing neon two sided toning.
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If anyone has a prettier 1957 Jefferson Nickel, post it now of forever hold your peace!
I know I have seen it before, but every time I see it, I think "that is ridiculous". Jealousy rears it's ugly head!
<< <i>This coin is for, Leo The "how can you live with that strike" Lion >>
The 1983 coins come nice like that since the US Mint made new master hubs in 1982. But try finding a 1985 or 1986 coins that resemble that strike. The Analyst gives some insight on how the hubs were re-engraved in 1986. Then suddenly the 1987 came with deep bowl-like strikes. 1988 are more flat and the 1989 gets weak into 1991. Every 3-4 years it appears, due to the volume of coins that were made, they were always doing something to improve the strike. (oh, there's that dirty word again)
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Come on guys, I know you have more!
<< <i>Best Surfaces, Best Strike, Best Luster, Best Eye Appeal, & Best Steps all in one coin. Okay, I can buy that. Great coin! >>
Appreciate it.
Has some weakness in central obverse and reverse which keeps it out of a 67 holder.
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<< <i>This coin is for, Leo The "how can you live with that strike" Lion >>
The 1983 coins come nice like that since the US Mint made new master hubs in 1982. >>
Well Leo I guess I will just have to be content with this typical strike 1983-P.
<< <i>Here is my best eye appealing one. And the only one I have a picture of
Well, unlike some of our strike conscious collecting comrades, Eye Appeal is king in my book and that coin is about as nice as a 39-D gets. BRAVO!
Best Variety, Great Strike, Super Steps, Color-Priceless, just wish I could have captured it!
<< <i>This one was lost and hope it will amazingly show up somewhere, someday! I want to be there when it does!
Best Variety, Great Strike, Super Steps, Color-Priceless, just wish I could have captured it!
wow that one is better than some that I (censored) out to people with the right to buy back.
*beyond beauitiful*
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
<< <i>This one was lost and hope it will amazingly show up somewhere, someday! I want to be there when it does!
Best Variety, Great Strike, Super Steps, Color-Priceless, just wish I could have captured it!
You lost yours and I sold mine. Nice 42-D/D
1957d from same set as the '57p posted above, but it didn't grade at pcgs.
1964d pcgs ms65
<< <i>1957d from same set as the '57p posted above, but it didn't grade at pcgs.
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Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. I am assuming it didn't grade for questionable color? Knowing your penchant for originality, I think you should send that coin to me.
<< <i>This one was lost and hope it will amazingly show up somewhere, someday! I want to be there when it does!
Best Variety, Great Strike, Super Steps, Color-Priceless, just wish I could have captured it!
What would it cost to dig up this $60,000 coin? I'm sure those who are involved have records of when their trash
went out. And the landfill would know what area that particular trash for that week was buried.
But wait! Don't they run all their trash through a metal detector before it leaves the building?
Or worst yet, isn't all cardboard recycled? Do the recyclers have metal detection devices in place as well?
How many coins show up at the recycling facilities? That is an interesting question, no?
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection