Sweet Nickel!!! If it ever needs a new home you can just give me a call :eat: Nice set, the auction I was at today didn't have any nickels that looked that nice.
thanks I've purchased a number of 60's proof sets that have had gold nickels, with a few that were violet. but this was pretty intense. I was at the coin show looking for a gift for my uncle, I saw 4 proof sets, that one being on top. So of course, I immediately asked to look at it. Turns out, the 4 were: 1961, 2, 3, 4. With all the nickels having some toning, but this one was the best. And, it was normal price, $14 - so I snagged it. lol
That's quite odd for a nickel. They tend to tone "pee yellow" and "sky blue". Purple is an odd color for Nickels to tone. I've not seen it often -- thus the question. Thanks for the clarification, and congrats on your NEWP.
oh thanks I actually have 2 other violet nickels. One's more gold/violet than the other. but this one has much deeper color than the others. And oddly, I don't have any blue toners. Just gold and violet. :-\
Mike, I don't think purple is an uncommon color for 60's proof Jefferson Nickels. In fact I have one that is raw. When blasted with light it appears to be peach and violet, but appears completely purple from a distance. Personally, I prefer the blue and yellow nickels, and if they want to throw in some pink and green, I am okay with that as well. I love all the colors, not just purple. Congrats magman, nice score.
very nice nickel Lehigh Numismedia lists that as $17.50 - but I'm guessing it cost a bit more than that This is why I like early silver proof sets so much - it's fun to see the variety.
I'm bumping this thread because I managed to get another picture. I did have to adjust the levels a bit, because it was too bright. Anyhow, here it is (you can also see that the dime is slightly toned)
Looks to be a nice Proof Set. :smile This is in a 70-S Proof Set I own: Nikon D60 w/Tamron 90mm lens.
1961 seemed to be year where this purple toning was much more common. Must be some trace element in the copper or nickel they used.