Posting Jefferson nickels in order by date

Wish I had more images ready. Fun thread.
I believe this is an FS-102 DDO

 

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^ I second that. Great thread and very knowledgeable collectors here.

I know we are on 56 but wanted to share an example of a terrible 1955 die as mentioned by Leigh.

 

Wow, that coin redefines LDS.

 

1956-D





About Proofs
A while back I found myself wondering what to do with the proofs that didn't have slots in the Dansco. Since the 1951 posts I have been sneaking them in as I go along. I can't, unfortunately, go back in this thread and insert the others with the other coins of their year. So instead, for the next week or two I will post the seven extra proofs as a bit of a bonus.

1938 Proof - PCGS/CAC PF 66
This sold earlier this year at Heritage (Internet U.S. Coin Auction #131810). Then it turned up at David Lawrence (1938 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66). Now it has a home with me.

I have no qualms about removing proofs from their plastic so I can get better pictures. The proofs from the fifties and sixties actually cost me less than the cost of grading. What did I have to lose? With or without the holder they're only $5-10.

But, darn, that silly CAC sticker - I just can't quite bring myself to break this out.

 

1956-P: After 1955, the mint redeemed themselves by producing outstanding nickels in 1956. This one is a blazing monster with luster to match any nickel in my collection.



1956-D: And here we have a toned coin to compliment the untoned Philly.

 

1957




1957 Proof (not from the Dansco album). NGC PF67. Since I only paid $9.00, the grading didn't add any value. I took it out of the slab for its photos. It's now in a plastic 2x2 with a black foam surround. Looks great and saves space.

 

The quality of the 1957 Jeffs falls off a little but you do have the big star between LIBERTY and the date which is kinda cool. Both my 57's are MS66 5FS.

1957-P:



1957-D:

 

1957-D
I have to agree with @Lehigh96 about the big star. In previous years it's just too darned small. This is much better.

The features seem soft and smoothed. A closer look at the photos will show signs of die wear, especially above Monticello and all around the periphery of the obverse. Still, both 1957 coins have a warm coloring and luster, and are just plain attractive.






Bonus
1939 Proof
I am still catching up with the 1938 - 1950 proofs that don't have slots in the Dansco and that I did not post along with their years. I acquired this raw from an online dealer I deal with occasionally.

It has the "wavy and indistinct" steps that characterize the 1939 reverse of 1938 designation.​

 

1958
This year seems to be the low point of the original collection. This coin has a ton of marks that seem to be both pre- and post-strike.



I replaced it with this one. It has fewer marks, but with the weak reverse it's just not that attractive either.





Fortunately, this next one is very enjoyable. It is not from the original collection - the Dansco still doesn't have holes for proofs until the 1971-S.

1958 Proof

 

1958-D




Bonus
1940 Proof

 

Here is my


1958-P:











She’s a beauty huh? This date/mm sucks!

 

It looks like the Emperor's new clothes to me.

 

A beautiful blast white example!

 

I went looking for a 58' couldn't find one. Found this 57'D, hope it's not too late.

 

Fun set Ron!