Check out this Jefferson Nickel I found

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Magman, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    So, my grandma keeps a cup of change in her car that she throws her spare change into every once in a while.
    As I was down in Phoenix, I saw that she added to it, so I checked it out.

    I was looking through (for cents) I came across this, and almost didnt pay attention to the date because of the condition it was in (it still has a lot of original luster, although the pictures dont show it)



    Here we are, welcome to 1940 :) :

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  3. HandsomeToad

    HandsomeToad Urinist

    Sweet find! :thumb:

    You might want to look a little closer at the date. :kewl: Looks to me like there may be a little machine doubling going down and something else in between the four and zero. ;)

    Ribbit :)
     
  4. Haleiwa

    Haleiwa New Member

    I would definately say that the 15 times face applies.
     
  5. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title]

    Very nice! I hope you asked your grandma if you could go through her change though. ;)
     
  6. Harryj

    Harryj Supporter**

    Nice, In great shape.
     
  7. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    dont worry I did.

    This replaced my previous 1940-P which was in pretty bad shape :)
     
  8. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Nice find!
     
  9. HazardJoe

    HazardJoe New Member

    I can see the luster! Nice

    Last night I got a 1945 P Nickel in my taco change.
     
  10. USS656

    USS656 Here to Learn Supporter

    Congrats - Nice looking nickel!!! I think that one would have been a real beauty when it was first struck - looks like the surfaces might have been close to mirrored at one time. It would replace my 40P from circulation as well.
     
  11. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Mag-nificent! :thumb:
     
  12. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    yeah, I was surprised by the amount of luster on it.
    My other 40P I found this summer, and it had some dirt and stuff on it, and was much more worn down (probably F-15 or so) - so this is quite the upgrade, and for FREE too :)


    :goofer: :)
     
  13. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Great find! It pays to keep your eyes open, for sure.
     
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