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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 2130327, member: 15309&quot;]War Nickels are tough to judge for artificial toning.&nbsp; To my knowledge, it was the only time that alloy was used by the mint and it resulted in some really crazing toning across the board.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I like the look of the 42-S.&nbsp; It is mostly bright gold with some intermingled orange and patchy violet with what looks like incredible luster.&nbsp; Nothing immediately strikes me as AT, but it is an unusual toning pattern with an unusual progression which would make it in the more questionable range of market acceptable.&nbsp; I have seen that violet patchy pattern on a war nickel before.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickels/JeffesonNickel1945-DNGCMS675FS.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Given the overall eye appeal and quality of the coin, I would pay a premium price for this coin.&nbsp; I would estimate value about $100-$150.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 45-S on the other hand is a different story.&nbsp; The toning is not only less attractive, it is also more questionable IMO.&nbsp; I would not pay a premium for this coin.&nbsp; In fact, I would not even consider purchasing that coin at any price.&nbsp; But remember, I&#039;m a Jefferson Nickel snob.&nbsp; To me, buying toned war nickels is the same as buying toned Morgan Dollars.&nbsp; There are enough available that you don&#039;t need to sacrifice quality, you can afford to be a little picky.&nbsp; Personally, I like to see mine in MS67 holders.</p><p><br /></p><p>I wonder if I have to make the qualifier that despite my last comment, I still don&#039;t consider rainbow toned Jefferson Nickels &quot;common!&quot;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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