Hi everyone. I am thinking about starting a Jefferson Nickel set graded by PCGS with proofs. For the coins from 1973-S to Present Proofs my goal is PF-69 DCAM. I'm not sure what to do with the earlier proofs. Would it be better to get them in PF-68 DCAM or in PF-69 CAM. They look to be around the same price and wanted to know which ones would fit better with the set. So here is the question, should I keep the coins as DCAM or should I try and keep them as PF-69? Thanks for any advice. Nickeldude
I would say try to keep them as DCAM. This is because when you get to 67,68,69 it takes a very refined eye AND a loupe to tell the difference. But DCAM and CAM are much easier to tell apart due to the depth of the reflection in them.
I prefer to try for the DCAMs. I have an almost complete registry at NGC. I'm a low budgeted collector so there are better coins if you can afford them. Here is my Jefferson Proofs from 65-date http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/SetListing.aspx?PeopleSetID=28420
What are you planning to do about the early proofs (1938-1942)? They are exceedingly rare in CAMEO and really don't exist in DCAM.
OK, I'm impressed for sure. To bad you don't have photos with those. I'm not a Jefferson Nickel lover, although I have 5 Whitman Albums of them, but to acquire what you have is still impressive.
Yup that seems like a great set. As for the earlier proofs I still haven't decided what to do yet. If anybody has any advice on what I should do would be greatly appreciated. Nickeldude
Why collect them slabbed at all? If I were collecting the ultra-modern Jeffs, I'd just seek out the best ones I could find raw. Seems to me that you get a lot more for your money that way. But that's just me, and YMMV. Respectfully...Mike p.s. the earlier proofs are another matter entirely.
If you've not seen an NGC registry set, the coins have a little eyeball out to the right side of the coin row. That indicates a picture. All the coins have pics attached to them.
re: 68 vs 69... I would definitely NOT get excited about the number. Get excited about the eye appeal. When you get to these gaudy, exotic numbers, they should all be fantastic coins. If one isn't, then it's overgraded. By definition, 65 is gem. So a 68 has to be magnificent. Since it's all about the eye appeal, why bother with certified ? There's no worries about counterfeits with these, and they aren't terribly expensive. No concerns about getting one cleaned or altered surfaces - something like that would be obvious. So no need to spend extra for slab costs. And yes DCAM >> CAM. Look for the beauties. Enjoy ! Should be a very pleasing set. Eye candy !
