1966 SMS Jefferson nickels which do you prefer?

Coin A light steel blue hue...bright luster


Coin B matte silver tone...softer luster



Both specimens are raw.

 

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Normally, I like the flashy white, but for some reason, I would prefer B when comparing both nickels.
Just curious, why do you ask?

 

#2 has much cleaner surfaces.

 

Number 2 for sure.

 

#1. Love that blue hue on Jefferson nickels.

 

No. 2 (B)

 

No. 2. I like the blue hue on number one but two is a much better looking coin overall.

 

Personally I like #2 better

 

#2

 

#2. Crisper strike and clean surfaces.

 

Number 2 is the better choice in the image @10 megs coins do give up every touch on them ,however at arms length coin 1 out shines,and looks like a blue star..... but yes I agree with 2 . I found coin 1 around the house and knew I had put it in the 2x2 for some reason its color.

 

I knew I preferred #2 even as #1 was still loading.

The soft luster on #2 is probably caused mostly by the haze which would probably come off completely in an alcohol soak.