Yesterday, after posting the 1949, I received a flyer Coins We Love from David Lawrence Rare Coins. It includes a 1949 5c NGC MS67 that they are...
I do like this thread. I'm getting to learn a lot about Jefferson nickels, and seeing some world-class coins I might never have had a chance to...
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1948-S @Lehigh96 and @robec have posted some amazing 1948's. I'm still posting mine anyway! Personally, I like toning. A lot. However, the...
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So, at 75% copper and 25% nickel we’re well out of the range of any magnetic effects. (I appreciate the precision of your answer.) Edit: Now it...
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I seem to recall that nickel is slightly magnetic. I don't have a magnet nearby, but if this is, in fact, true, then bring a magnet near a coin of...
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1947 Here again are two contrasting coins for this year. I think I like the first better, except for the huge tear in the planchet that marks the...
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1946-S These two examples highlight the differences in worn dies. The second example has a granular appearance at Jefferson's throat and the...
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The 1943 Lincolns that were struck on copper planchets are among the most famous and valuable mint errors. Are there any 1946 nickels struck on...
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I like how all the dates after 1953 are written in by hand. All those coins should have been saved as new straight from circulation.
Here’s an example using older cents. The mirror finish of the proof is obvious compared to the business strike. If you look closely at the...
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