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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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.
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