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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 424421, member: 15309&quot;]Toning on both sides is not really an indicator of NT or AT.&nbsp; This coin is an example from the appalachian hoard.&nbsp; These nickels are widely considered AT, but the hoard was graded and encapsulated by NGC years ago when they considered the toning market acceptable.&nbsp; Presently the slab has the now defunct T designation.&nbsp; I have examined this coin at length and can&#039;t determine whether or not the toning is natural.&nbsp; The colors (green, pink, and gold) are common on war nickels but the progression of the colors specifically on the obverse is very questionable.&nbsp; The depth of the toning is outstanding and it in no way impedes the luster.&nbsp; My feeling about the appalachians is that if they are AT, they were done by a very skilled coin doctor.</p><p><br /></p><p>All of the other appalachians that I own are in new slabs and were given the star designation, but they also came from a pedigreed collection (Bingham).&nbsp; I would really like to resubmit this coin to NGC for star designation review as it is in a holder that pre-dates the star designation, but am worried that they will not give it the star because they will immediately recognize it as an appalachian.&nbsp; Even though they have given other appalachians the star, I am worried that this one without the Bingham pedigree will not star.&nbsp; Presently, 6 of my 10 registry war nickels have the star designation and this coin with a star would give me an additional 190 points.&nbsp; I am presently in 9th place and over 300 points behind number 8.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Based on the results of this poll, I think I will hold off on sending it to NGC and wait until I complete my set to see if I really need the extra points.&nbsp; The best finish I can hope for is 3rd place.&nbsp; The top two spots are simply out of reach.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickels/JeffersonNickel1944-DNGCMS67TApp-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>BTW guys:&nbsp; This coin is not overgraded by NGC standards.&nbsp; In fact it is noticeably cleaner than many of my MS67 war nickels.&nbsp; However, this would never go above MS66 in a PCGS Holder.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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