Which 1940 Jefferson Nickel do you prefer? GTG!

I don't think I have the ability to alter my photographic style at this point. I will say that from a luster stand point in hand, A is superior to B, and B is better than C, which is almost completely lackluster on the reverse.

Coin A: I grade this coin MS66 with very good step detail but no chance of actually getting the full step designation. I'm not sure why you think this coin is weakly struck or is the lowest grade. I have this coin with the highest grade of the three. Then again, I have seen them in hand.

Coin B: I grade this coin MS65 with a shot at 5FS. The color on this coin is superior but the spotting will turn many people off of this coin and rightfully so. What I like about this coin is the fact that there is no remnant planchet roughness on the cheek, jaw, or collar. The luster is good but is associated with a late die state which is an acquired taste IMO.

Coin C: I have this coin MS64, MS65 on a good day with 5FS. Though the steps & strike on this coin are the best, it has the worst luster and IMO, the worst surfaces of the 3 coins. Planchet roughness plagues this coin and considering how many 1940 Jeffersons have full steps, the ordinary impression of this coin just turns me off. I don't hate it, but it just doesn't give me a reason to like it over the other 2 which are both very close to full steps.

I voted for Coin A because it has the overall look of a premium gem coin and there is no detractors. Coin B has spotting, and Coin C is lackluster on the reverse. Maybe backing off the coin a little will do something to show the luster better. The equivalent of a slab shot.

Coin A:




Coin B:




Coin C:

 

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Technically that coin is right in there in high gem but the spots are going to bring down the market value some and hence the market grade. But the periwinkle will bring it back up lol.

 

B. Because I decided the color over-rides the spots. Also, I am intrigued by whatever is happening with the peak of the roof. Is that a scratch? A flaw? A variety?

Congratulate me! I've been lurking for a couple of weeks, but this is my very first post. I need to go figure out how to make a signature line.

 

Congratulation

They're all nice, but A would be my favorite.