Jefferson Nickel

• Below is a couple of comments on the 50 D that I found on
• C U. If you want to read the whole thread.
• I felt it very fitting that they are members here as well.
• @Conder101 and @cladking
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• Conder101Posts:10,639✭
  July 11, 2005 1:04AM
  There are counterfeit die struck 50-D nickels. They came out of the Dallas TX area back in the 1960's. The dies were made by the using genuine coins as a hub. The resulting dies and counterfeits are weaker and they have a "mushy" appearance. They were also described as having a steel gray color to them.
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  cladkingPosts:26,178✭✭✭
  July 20, 2005 7:35AM
  Dull luster; Obverse has a small vertical die gouge off the leg of the R in TRUST moving north; Reverse has a worm shaped die chip inside the rim between the last A in AMERICA and the Monticello building.
  
  
  I tried to repair the link but it didn't take. The above is from the second link.
  Tempus fugit
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• I will post the slab here soon.
• Link https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/412991/is-there-a-story-behind-the-1950-d-nickel

 

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And in my favorite holder

 

No doupt this specimen would grade higher, but I like this like it right where it is.
As far as bogus 50 D's never before heard of such until this thread.... not saying that there aren't any just never heard such a tail before in over 50 + years.
Nice pick up great eye appeal.

 

I agree with both of you, My favorite slab, and that in todays market it would easily be a 66, and possibly a +, or *. It's staying right where it is.

 

Well those counterfeits were in the early 60's when a 50-D was a $25 to $30 coin. And $25 in the early 60's would be like $250 today. Would you think it would be worthwhile to make counterfeit $250 coins?

 

no question, I really didn't think about the context of value then vs. now

 

In 1964 a unc 50 D was a $35 coin in 1964 money so around $350 today' MONEY
However a 1950 D today in ms 64 Fs is under $25 or around $2.50 or less in 1964 money.
Adjusted for inflation

 

Looks like all fake except that one in the middle that has a C mint mark

 

Ya crack me up sometimes