Talk about a purple nickel

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  1. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    Just purchased today at the local coin show:

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    :eat:
     
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  3. borgovan

    borgovan Supporter**

    Nice. I love those blue and purple toned proof nickels of the 1960s.
     
  4. USS656

    USS656 Here to Learn Supporter

    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.
     
  5. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    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
     
  6. coinblogger

    coinblogger Senior Member

    I love purple proof nickels. I bought one recently too.
     
  7. Colibri

    Colibri Junior Member

    I have a blue 1960 proof, does the toning increase the value at all?
     
  8. covert coins

    covert coins Coin Hoarder

    Some people place a premium on toning. Right person, right coin and you might make a nice profit.
     
  9. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    very nice coin indeed.
     
  10. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    Purple or blue?
     
  11. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    It's purple alright, with a tinge of gold.
     
  12. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    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. :)
     
  13. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    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. :-\
     
  14. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    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.

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    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.

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    I love all the colors, not just purple. Congrats magman, nice score.
     
  15. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    very nice nickel Lehigh :)
    Numismedia lists that as $17.50 - but I'm guessing it cost a bit more than that :p

    This is why I like early silver proof sets so much - it's fun to see the variety.
     
  16. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    Very interesting post, Lehigh. I don't look at proofs often. Learn something new every day. :)
     
  17. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    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)

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    :D
     
  18. leeg

    leeg I Enjoy Toned Coins

    Looks to be a nice Proof Set. :smile


    This is in a 70-S Proof Set I own:


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    Nikon D60 w/Tamron 90mm lens.
     
  19. Space 4 Rent

    Space 4 Rent Uber-Collector

    :yawn: Wow! Very nice -I like!


     
  20. CC20gold

    CC20gold Junior Member

    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.
     
  21. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    Interesting Leeg, I haven't seen a "modern" one quite like that before
     
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