Well, I am sure it is not Mint State, but, holy cow! …that is one of the best conditions we’ve seen in a long time. @Inspector43 has been focusing on nickels for quite a while now and has come up with some real beauties…great find!
Too much light on the first pictures. It's like looking into the sun. Without seeing the actual surfaces, instead of the 5 megawatts being reflected back, it's impossible to guess anything except that it's a nickel.
I like all feedback. I will try to make a better picture. Now, are you talking about the 1942 at the top of the post?
Yeah, the first war nickel up top, 1942-P. The 1943-P posted later in the thread shows the coin more as it is in-person because you can see the details on it instead of just reflected light. I wasn't trying to be rude by my previous comment, which re-reading it makes me think I probably could have phrased it better, so please forgive me if it seemed a bit harsh or negative. It was not intended to sound how it read out this time, and I apologize if it came off as such. I appreciate everyone here and this is my happy-place for online numismatic stuff.
You’re good. I, too, thought the OP nickel was too bright, but your disclaimer was appropriate. We all type odd stuff now and again, and keeping full respect for all members is why we all like it here. Good job…Spark
If I did not know better I would think he was photographer for MK Coins or Auction Kings. It's a great find, I'm just funning him.
Here is a shot with less light. But, the first one above truly represents the coin. It has a very smooth proof-like surface that is difficult to photograph.
Amazing find! I found an MS65-ish 1940 while coin roll hunting once upon a time, but never a Mint State War nickel!
I've been a serious collector since 1948 and I declare that I have never seen one this nice found in the wild. Technically, it would have to be AU since it came from circulation. But, I think it deserves better than that.
Nice finds! My first 1950 D was MS. My brother and I made a rule that day: check the shiny ones! My third 1950 D was a roll ender with a few little nicks on the reverse. It was AU/damaged at that point but a keeper. Folks unload a deceased collectors coins indiscriminately so the occasional AU/MS coin can be had for face value.
