Which 1952-D Jefferson Nickel do you Prefer?

Yeah NGC has only certified 60 with 5FS total and only 5 in MS67.

 

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#1 but only because of the better strike and possible FS.

 

Not going to GTG's, but I prefer #2. Initially, I thought #1 as I like the toning the best, but the location of the hits I found distracting. #3 has too many hits in distracting locations to me, not to mention I prefer my coins with some color. So while #2 & #1 both have similar hits, I find them the least distracting on #2, and the color is pleasing.

 

I like the color on #2 but the steps on #3. I'll vote 2/3.

 

Just to put your mind at ease.

 

You’ll probably crucify me, but the colors on the toners are just meh. I like the blast white better

 

The toning on the rainbow toner is hard to capture, it shows up better on the slab photo.

 

That looks a lot like RPM-003.

 

The first has toning but nothing spectacular but us a nice coin overall and well struck. My pick
The second has toning but fairly subtle. Is clean but the weak strike is unappealing
The third decent strike tho not fs a couple marks no color at all. A decent example but nothing special

 

I like #2 for the rainbow toning. To me, given fairly equal grades, toning will always win, over just a nicely struck, white coin.
All three are extremely close in grade. My GTG is:
Coin 1: MS 66 FS. Coin 2: MS 66. coin 3: MS 66 FS

 

I don't think #3 is anywhere close to FS.

 

It is pretty close, without the bridge of the 4th & 5th steps under the 2nd pillar, I think it would get it.

 

I agree. My take on this coin was 5-4-5-5. It's a little weak under the third pillar too but I think it's OK there.

 

#3

 

#1 has fewest marks and most steps. All have equal appeal.

 

Not to be an SA, but all three.

 

TBH it was hard to choose because I loved them all equally but I came to the final decision of blast white

 

Wait till you see #4: The Registry Coin

 

I voted for number 1. The steps were it's only drawback in my opinion.

 

Agree it just misses FS. This would be a beast coin if not for that slight bridging of the steps. I still think this is 67 and nicest of the group. It easily has the best steps of the 3 in my opinion although you have the coins in hand and could confirm that better.