1976 S Jefferson Nickel (Non Proof)

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jeweleratlarge New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 04/26/2012 12:16 pm Hello, I used to be an avid coin collector years ago, and knew that there were no 1976 S Jefferson nickels put into circulation. (proof only) I was surprised to find that I received a 1976 S Jefferson nickel in change from a vending machine...it doesn't look like a proof coin to me. Any info would help Report this Post to the Staff

Rewster Valued Member United States 208 Posts	Posted 04/26/2012 12:55 pm It was originally a proof coin. But the proof look wears away very quickly when they are circulated. It's a sad fate for a proof coin. Edited by Rewster 04/26/2012 1:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
wquinn Pillar of the Community United States 2295 Posts	Posted 04/26/2012 3:18 pm Glad to hear you saved it! It would be interesting to see how it looks? And it is definitely a proof nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 193736 Posts	Posted 04/26/2012 3:28 pm Once a proof, always a proof, since proof is a process. However, condition can change. A circulated proof will wear down just as a business strike does. Regardless, you saved it from further ruin! Nice find! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Mechman Valued Member United States 275 Posts	Posted 04/26/2012 8:06 pm don't tease us. Get that camera out and show it Report this Post to the Staff
jeweleratlarge New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 04/26/2012 11:58 pm I'll take some photo's and upload them tomorrow Report this Post to the Staff
cladking Pillar of the Community United States 2283 Posts	Posted 04/27/2012 12:24 am Usually the proof process willleave telltale characteristics that are visible even after extensive wear. Namely the rims on these are square and even. There will also be detail in protected areas that doesn't normally get struck on circulation strikes. On nickels this would be some of the hair detail and the windows on Monticello. Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 04/27/2012 9:21 pm Quote: But the proof look wears away very quickly when they are circulated. They tend to keep their proof look a lot longer than people think. Report this Post to the Staff
jeweleratlarge New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 04/28/2012 11:21 am Front Side Report this Post to the Staff
jeweleratlarge New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 04/28/2012 11:24 am Reverse side Report this Post to the Staff
jeweleratlarge New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 04/28/2012 11:25 am I sealed it up right after finding it... 30 years ago Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 193736 Posts	Posted 04/30/2012 2:56 pm Squared rims and sharp strike. He looks like a proof to me. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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