Well, I've only had the Dansco two weeks, so I haven't noticed anything yet! All my other coins are in plastic 2x2's in trays. I like the trays because I choose the organization. If I have duplicates, no problem. Throw in a proof and business strike together? No problem. This will get to be a problem with this Dansco as I get the proofs - for which there are no holes. Thanks for posting the Large S variety. It's obviously bigger than the S on this one. 1941-S
1942 saw the beginning of the 35% silver War Nickels. Before that production began in Philadelphia and San Francisco, however, Philadelphia and Denver produced nickels with the standard composition and mint marks. Therefore Philadelphia has two different styles, usually called "1942" and "1942-P". About 50 million of each were made. The silver version, though, has 10 times as many graded in MS65 and MS66 in the NGC population reports. NGC has fewer than 100 of these graded 5FS, and none with six full steps. 1942
Keep ‘em coming! This is the sort of thread that can hook a new collector (and maybe keep them from rummaging through pocket change in search of “errors.”)
Lovely stuff Ron......with a few interjections from Paul......I never tire of viewing what you post, fellows........
Meant to post this one currently in for grading on the prior page when I commented, but I got sidetracked ogling the Dansco photos.
Wow! That 41-D is just gorgeous. My next one has some color, but nothing like that! 1942-D Since production of this coin was suspended in the spring of 1942, there were just under 14 million made. I wonder why Denver didn't switch to the silver planchets like Philadelphia, instead of waiting until 1943?
Thanks! Coin Talk showcases a lot of excellent photographers, so I always have a high standard to aspire to. On this one I am not sure if I like it darker, or lighter, like this. Same coin, but a different personality.
I would love to add every nickel you've posted to my collection. There are some beauties I those Danscos. Keep'em coming. Can't wait to see the war years.
This is the first of the set of so-called War Nickels, where the metallic composition was switched to a 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% manganese. To quote NGC Coin Explorer, It was anticipated that these replacement coins would be withdrawn by the Treasury after the war, so a large distinguishing mark was needed for the ease of clerks. This took the form of an oversize mintmark that was placed directly above the dome of Monticello. For the first time on a United States coin the Philadelphia Mint marked its product with the letter P. The large mint mark might not have been sorted out by the Treasury, but it certainly helped collectors and non-collectors alike notice them and take them out of circulation. My first example, unfortunately, is not the best. I happen to find the planchet cracks on the obverse to be a good reminder that minting coins is first and foremost a manufacturing process, and that the materials and quality control vary accordingly. You can see that the marks run right up into the rim. This may be one coin in the Dansco that I might upgrade, since they are still plentiful even with full steps. One might just sneak through eBay at a bargain price. 1942-P Edit: Here is a closeup of the marks. Hammering the planchet with the dies can close them up somewhat, but it can't completely remove the evidence that there were irregularities in the metal to begin with.
@Cheech9712 Sure was, now I'm looking for the silver one to go with it. it must be in the old ANACS holder.