need help grading 2 1944 nickels

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  1. urbanchemist

    urbanchemist US/WORLD CURRENCY JUNKIE

    these are 2 nickels i just won. they are raw coins. i already have the 1944 D in MS66 but i needed the 1944 P for my collection. question is what do you guys think these pair grade at. these pictures are from the auction as i do not have the coins in hand as of yet. i will try to post my own pictures once i get the coins. thanks in advance :thumb:


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    1944 D
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  3. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    I like,em especially the mint marks you dont need a loop to see um!!
     
  4. urbanchemist

    urbanchemist US/WORLD CURRENCY JUNKIE

    yeah i like war nickels when they have a nice strike :thumb:
     
  5. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    I would grade the P MS-63 and I would grade the D MS-65. The D might have Full Steps, but it's hard to tell from that pic.
     
  6. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    1944-P: MS64
    1944-D: MS65

    The white balance looks off in the photos and I would expect them to appear less toned in hand. The 1944-P has some significant marks that should prohibit a gem grade but the luster looks very good. The 1944-D has a better strike and good luster and no major marks but a number of small abrasions. I have no problem giving it a gem grade. It might go MS66 but I would need to see better photos to give it that grade.
     
  7. bhp3rd

    bhp3rd Die varieties, Gems

    MS-63, 64, for the "P" 64, 65 for the "D"

    MS-63, 64, for the "P" 64, 65 for the "D".
    The "P" is rather tough in higher grades compared to the other war nicks.
     
  8. swhuck

    swhuck Junior Member

    I like 'em. :)

    Keep in mind that war nickels are known for strong strikes, especially the D-Mints. Your '44-D is no exception, and I think there's a good chance that it would merit a Full Steps designation. Of course, they don't pay me to grade...
     
  9. jmc2010

    jmc2010 Collector of All Coins

    I would grade the 44 P MS 63 and the 44 D MS 65
     
  10. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    I agree with the grade's as quoted by all.
    :kewl: but I would like to see a close up of the step's
     
  11. urbanchemist

    urbanchemist US/WORLD CURRENCY JUNKIE

    thanks for all the input. :thumb: the grades i am seeing are kind of the ballpark i was thinking. still working on getting my coin grading skills down. paper currency is my main thing.
     
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