One I wish I could afford

I saw this as soon as it was posted on ebay and have been watching it since. It will be interesting to see where it finishes. I really wish I could have afforded to buy it. It is in a whole different league than any of mine!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320274376964&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011

Just wanted to share these pictures of a great looking coin.

 

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No offense to the buyer or seller of this piece, but I'll bet that coin was submitted a large number of times to get a 68. I wouldn't bid on it without having it in hand.

 

To tell you the truth---I would rather get a 1945 DDR....

Speedy

 

That is one I actually don't have! I actually picked a 42P proof out of a "junk box" for a couple of bucks, it was labled Unc and I thought it was when I bought it. It was a sad looking proof to say the least. Sold it many moons ago I forget what I was even given for it?
I like you wish I had the $$ to buy a nice example.

 

wow very cool coin even for $700+.

 

do you have any 42-P proofs darryl? I just picked one up myself, and it's funny that you mention that particular coin. Mine, of course, is nowhere near a 68, but it IS a proof. LOL

 

Well $1250.00. I wonder what those spots under Jeffersons (Corrosion Spots maybe) chin are? Didn't notice them the first time I looked, didn't pay much attension since had no interest in bidding. I don't think I would have bid that much sight unseen!

 

I just picked up a nice BU war nickel set in a Capital holder. It looked like a very nice set for the price (my eyes are older than any of my other parts, it seems). Upon closer inspection, the 42-P was(is) a proof! Not a 68 to be sure, but even if it is no more than a 62, it is interesting that someone put a set together in a Capital holder and used a proof to fill the hole.

 

Hi Mike,

Sorry it took so long to answer but I've been away. Unfortunately I do not yet have a proof. When I saw the one list in this thread I had no idea how much it would go for. I hope lower grade proofs are a little more reasonable or I may never have one! You will have to post a picture of yours, I would love to see how it looks.

Darryl

 

Congrats Toyz4geo! Please show us...

 

I hope the pics show up ok. I havn't figured out how to get a good closeup of the coins in their holder without 1. getting a picture of my reflection, or 2. slanting the holder where you can't make out any detail. Anyway, here are a coupla pics. The coin does have some marks on the reverse that I am not sure if they are from handling or toning of some sort. The darkness in the center of the 2 last pics is the reflection of my camera....sorry about that.

 

Very Nice nickel!!! :thumb: Thank you for sharing...

Darryl

 

Nice catch Toyz4geo! The one I cherried years ago was nowhere close to that condition!!

 

I've been studying these proofs for a couple months.. I have about a dozen of them now and have noticed some have horrific strikes with hardly any steps and weak strikes. I have one from PCGS, NGC both graded PF66. I have noticed the same diagnostics on both. Could this be an inferior die? maybe a business strike die was used for proofs? any thoughts?




PCGS




notice the bumps and die scratches above the window

 

As these are of the "war" nickel variety, I would reckon that they made these coins in a bit of haste and with less regard for quality than usual. They had already switched compositions because of the war, maybe quality control also fell off as many men went to war, and some were replaced in their jobs.

 

Stupid question I'm sure. But why is that nickel worth so much? Is it because of it's condition? I have a 1942P that I found at work. Not in that great of a condition but just wondering. Like I said I know mines not in good condition but here is a pic. I was just wondering if there was something special about that coin other than the condition.

 

Those pics suck sorry! I have better luck outside during the day with my coin pics. In the house I have a hard time.

 

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. That nickel is worth so much because it is a Proof (that's what the PF means in the grade) and the condition is spectacular. The curb appeal doesn't get much better at least as a photo and to the grader who graded it a 68 (very few out there that high!).

Yours is a nice find but it's not a proof and condition is pretty close to good at best (which isn't good when it comes to value and Jefferson's). Don't take that the wrong way - nothing wrong with your nickel - I have a bunch like them and am happy to have them. Character does go a long way - but the value becomes more sentimental and not financial.

Watch the auctions on ebay - I watch maybe 30 or more a week with no intention to buy. This is also true for some of the other high end auction houses like Heritage. For me - in one way - it's as close as I can get to learning about value and market availability at certain grades. You will hear the folks around here talk an awful lot about market grading & TPGs. If you don't go to many shows and/or handle many high end coins - eBay can be a poor substitute but informative source of information about coins/grades/ and values. The post about AU sliders this week has given me another source or auctions to pay more attention to than I have in the past.

The folks like GD and Mark F., AJ, and etc. that go to these bigger shows have exposure to information that the rest of us have to work much harder to get. That is the great thing about this site because people like them are willing to share knowledge to those that really want to learn!!!

Nice find - get an Nickel album at a local Borders and start filling those holes!!!

Best Regards ~ Darryl

 

Thanks USS. Not taken the wrong way at all. I know it's not a good condition coin but couldn't beat the price, 5 cents. LOL I thought that the P meant that it is a proof. Guess I have alot more to learn. I do have a Jefferson Nickel album. I also have Lincoln Cents 1909-1973 and 1974 to date and a state quarter album and roosevelt dimes 1946 to date.

I think I should have only bought one of the albums at a time though because when I got them all at once just starting out I feel a little overwhelmed. LOL I was just excited though.

 

Also like I said I know that the coin isn't in good condition but my husband and I were just talking wondering where all that nickel has been. I also have found a 1919 wheat cent in circulation and wonder where it has been and what it used to buy in that day and time. I bet it has some stories.