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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 756016, member: 15309&quot;]For tips on grading steps, use the excellent guide provided above along with my thread from earlier this year.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.cointalk.com/t49827/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.cointalk.com/t49827/">http://www.cointalk.com/t49827/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>With the exception of the 1945-S, all of the war nickels are readily available in MS66 5FS.&nbsp; Once you demand MS67 or 6FS, only the 1943-D and 1944-D remain affordable (under $200).</p><p><br /></p><p>When collecting war nickels, the key is patience.&nbsp; There are thousands of phenomenal war nickels out there which means there is no reason to sacrifice quality in any area.&nbsp; Don&#039;t ever buy one you are not completely happy with.&nbsp; Look for well struck examples with blazing luster.&nbsp; Remember, well struck does not mean full steps.&nbsp; It is possible to have a full step coin with a relatively crappy strike.&nbsp; Look for complete hair detail and all windows and doors should be visible without a loupe.&nbsp; Luster is the key.&nbsp; War nickels have a brilliance that is all their own and can be found dripping with luster (see example below).</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickels/JeffersonNickel1943-DNGCMS67.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I think your impulse buy in the capital holder is going to turn out great.&nbsp; My guess is that when you see that 1942-S in hand, the toning is going to knock your socks off.&nbsp; If you ever need an opinion about a future war nickel purchase, feel free to PM me for my opinion.</p><p><br /></p><p>Paul[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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