Lincoln Cent vs. Jefferson Nickel

I don't care for either, but if I absolutely had to choose one I guess I'd go with Lincoln.
Guy

 

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Wheats for me.

 

More attempts to sway the voting...Thanks again to Greg (gbroke) for the awesome pics!

 

The nickel is my favorite coin (whether it be Jefferson, buffalo, & V)...I vote Jefferson!

 

Bump

 

Propaganda pt. 2

 

The correct answer is lincolneffersons

 

More fodder for the debate ...

My best Matte Proof Lincoln (PR66BN), Mirror Proof Lincoln (PR67BN), and Mirror Proof Jefferson (PR67) ...

 

duh ... Jefferson nickel

 

That's some lovely fodder you got there . If all the Lincoln proofs were struck in matte proof I'd have to go with them, but sadly they're not, so for me it's Jefferson.

 

I agree with you about Matte Proofs!

One thing I never liked about the Jefferson Nickel was the date curling around the rim almost sideways ...

I like dates oriented with the bottom down, say at the very bottom of the obverse, below the figure ... or off to the side but straight across the coin (as on the lincoln cent).

I also like the fact that there is more history with the Lincoln Cent, probably because its been minted for an additional 30 years. Who doesnt love the 1909 VDB story, or the 1922 Plain story, or the 1943 Steel, or the 1955 double die, or the Matte Proof Lincoln story.

The Jefferson has the War Nickel story, and maybe the 1950-D price spike and collapse, but I can't think of much else that interesting (others might object).

I think the Lincoln is more widely collected, many (most?) of us cut out teeth on Lincoln Collections. And let's face it, copper just tones more often and generally prettier than nickel.

I do agree that it's sad the mint let the dies wear so much as some of those early Matte Proofs show just how gorgeous and detailed the design was back in the day.

Some advantages of the Jefferson is it's easier (cheaper) to put together a full set, and there are many fewer coins needed.

 

Propaganda Continued!

Go Jefferson!!!

 

I don't understand how Jefferson isn't pummeling Lincoln.

How Jefferson's look:


How Lincoln's look:

 

The Jeffersons has its rarities as well. The 1994 and 1997 special proofs have far lower mintage than the 1909 s vdb. The only reason Jeffersons are cheaper to collect is so many more collect Lincolns! But that's the nature of collectibles!

 

Oh and the coin porn on this thread is truly drool worthy.

 

This is a hard one for me. I am currently collecting both of them. My heart lies with the Lincolns though. My eyes are deffinatly loving all of what is being posted here though. Sorry G man but LINCOLN'S ALL THE WAY BABY. Maybe later I will join the Dark Side.

 

And clearly the Lincoln has some very nice toning and thus eye appeal!!

Vote Lincolns!

 

If I would have seen that earlier, I would have changed my vote!:smile

 

When will Peter implement the dislike button! Must press!