Artificial or Natural Color

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by 1916DMerc, Nov 27, 2018.

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Artificial or natural color?

  1. AT

    6 vote(s)
    60.0%
  2. NT

    4 vote(s)
    40.0%
  1. 1916DMerc

    1916DMerc Member

    I've been thinking of buying this coin for decent price if it will straight grade. Would love to hear everyone's opinion thank you
     

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  3. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Looks ok to me, but AU grade.
     
    Last edited: Nov 27, 2018
  4. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    I can't tell from those photos, but I'm leaning towards NT. How much is this coin listed for raw? I wouldn't pay much of a premium unless I was confident that the toning is NT and that the coin would grade at least MS65 with a chance at premium gem. Nobody collects certified Jefferson Nickels below GEM no matter how good the color.
     
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  5. 1916DMerc

    1916DMerc Member

    I've been thinking about purchasing this coin for a reasonable number for a while. I'm hesitant because of all the questionable color coins the come out of PCGS. What do you think AT or NT? Screenshot_20181127-180008_Instagram.jpg Screenshot_20181127-180021_Instagram.jpg
     
  6. 1916DMerc

    1916DMerc Member

    50 bucks
     
  7. 1916DMerc

    1916DMerc Member

    Thanks for you opinion
     
  8. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    Does it come with a shovel?

    Seriously though, I can't see the surfaces of the coin, what grade to you realistically think it could get?
     
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  9. kaosleeroy108

    kaosleeroy108 The Mahayana Tea Shop & hobby center

    and honestly just say on the coin is in b u shape but they should not go for any premium if she don't go for minimum Max$0.50
     
  10. V. Kurt Bellman

    V. Kurt Bellman Yes, I'm blunt! Get over your "feeeeelings".

    It's a 1964 nickel. If it jumped out of the 2x2 and whistled Yankee Doodle, spontaneously spun on its edge and stayed there, and cured communicable diseases, it's still just a crummy 1964 nickel. PCGS would laugh at it.
     
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  11. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Is that the new PCGS holder?
     
  12. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Merged the duplicate threads.
     
  13. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Opinion? It's pretty, but as @V. Kurt Bellman mentioned in a snarky but hilarious way, it's still a 1964 nickel. They made a little over one BILLION of them. (I think that makes them the most common date for the series, with the exception of the 1964-D, which had a mintage of 1.7 billion.)

    So one would have to be very, VERY special to be worth much.

    Nice toning? Sure. Worth a few bucks if you like it enough. It is indeed attractive.

    Fifty bucks? No way. Never.
     
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  14. SlipperySocks

    SlipperySocks Well-Known Member

    Looks like rim damage above his head, 2x2 is bent and staples are not flattened which seems careless of the seller. Way too much $. You can get a nice set of war nickels for that price.
     
    Last edited: Nov 28, 2018
  15. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I say three bucks if you like the color enough.
     
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  16. 1916DMerc

    1916DMerc Member

    And 1931 S nickel. had the lowest mintage but yet is Easily available in mint state. I see common date coins with great color go for ridiculous money
     
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  17. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    I remember seeing a "magic trick" in the mid and late 60's to ask someone to pull a nickel out of their pocket...do a quick Carnac The Magnificent impression and "predict" that the date was 1964, that's how common they were.
     
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  18. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Yes.... Heed the esteemed members advice above. Please don’t drop fifty for that nickel. I understand when a coin gets you down deep. But no way under the sun should that command a fraction of that kind of money.
     
  19. Bambam8778

    Bambam8778 Well-Known Member

    I love the toning! If it were a couple bucks, go for it. I agree with the rest though, not worth $50.
     
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