Let's Talk About Jefferson Nickels

Fantastic!

I've found that Jefferson nickels are interesting up until 1971. After that, personally,
they are kind of meh until 2004 when all the changes started. However, what I find
interesting is the series as a whole. Kind of the same for Lincoln cents IMO.
After the 70's, IMO, they aren't really interesting anymore.

With an interest in WW2 history - and of course coin collecting - I've always liked the War Nickels!
I have been putting a set of them together, MS65 or better, with full steps.

I like to personally hang onto whatever earlier Jeffersons I find.
38, 39, 40's.

I actually have several blank pages in my Dansco album dedicated to whatever older Jeffies I find.

I don't know why... They are just... Interesting to me. Perhaps it is that old faucet of them being "old". I still think they look cool, though.

I especially love the look of the uncirculated war Jeffersons. That bit of silver gives them a sharp pleasing appeal. Conversely the circulated versions get a weird greenish appearance.

I agree. The uncirculated examples, especially the War Nickels really pop. In fact, an uncirculated example was one thing that got me back into collecting. Some years ago, I went into a local shop to get a proof set for my son's birthday. They used to hang coins for auction on one of their walls every week. They had me coming back every week to write in my bid. I did win that first one for a few $$$. I miss that. Here are some picks of my UNC collection. Well, don't look too close at the 42 D. She might have a bit of a rub.

Looks great!