There's one in post #140! 1952 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
And here's why I don't know how to grade. This looks absolutely perfect except a typically weak O on the reverse. If it had been MS65, MS66, or...
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The black background you have in this display is good for emphasizing the golden coloring. I have no idea if the insert is chemically inert. If it...
The features have become very soft and rounded on this strike, particularly when compared to the proof in post #140. The shoulder is particularly...
Yesterday I received a 2009-D to fill in the last empty slot in the Dansco. While putting it away, I saw for the first time a nickel jammed...
I asked that back in August but still remain ignorant. Although I did some calculations and eliminated quantum tunneling! But really, why is it...
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I was looking forward to @Lehigh96's post and I was not disappointed. I have to say I like Take 4 for its toning. I do like the nickels that have...
1950-D Yesterday I said I had three of these. But this one was not photographed. It's a straight-up MS65. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1950-D These were impossible to find in circulation only 15 years after they were issued. Fifty years later, they are commonplace as all the...
For comparison, here is a business strike and an SMS from the next year. 1964 Business strike [ATTACH] 1965 SMS [ATTACH]
1950 I seem to have acquired an extra one of these. And I'm afraid I have three 1950-D's, plus a proof. Even though I did not post any pre-war...
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I have replaced the photos in the posts for 1949 and 1949-D. I had added a third light to remove a shadow along the front of Jefferson's face....
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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