Rival To 1943 Bronze And 1944 Steel Lincoln

The 1942 in unique as far as I know. For the 1944, there is one more and I think there are a couple of more in other years like it. That's all I know, was hoping others could add info.

If NO it could be a Henning Counterfeit 1944 Jefferson nickel. Could you post an image of the reverse.

Sorry for delay,enjoying that last weeked of summer,thanks for your interest, here is a photo of the reverse.

Its cetified PCGS secure, so its 100% legit.

I think my pair is rarer than the 1943 and 1944 Lincoln pair, what do you think?

That's correct, here is a photo of the rerverse of the 1942.

When did PCGS certify the coins? If it was more than a year ago, I'm curious why they did not write them up as rare varieties, e.g., on their CoinFacts site - http://www.PCGScoinfacts.com/Hierar...+(1942-1945)

Overall, I think your question is a good one and goes to the central question, "What makes a coin valuable?" There are many folks here who can answer that question better than me, but I suspect one very important aspect is widespread awareness of a mint error variety. The more coin collectors know about these two rare mint error nickels, the more interest, and (probably) the more desire by collectors to obtain this specific variety.

Increased desire to obtain = increased value.

An article in a major numismatic magazine/journal by a respected numismatist would most likely be considered a cool article by the publishers, please the publication's readers, and, of benefit to you, increase widespread interest in, and desire for, these mint error nickels.

If you are comfortable saying, how did you obtain these two marvelous coins?

Good eye!

Right, I did know that, although it certainly might not have been clear from my question. Clarification is always good. :O)

What is unique about Heynow's 1942 nickel is that it was produced using a silver planchet, but it does not have the large 'P' above the dome as it should if it were an average Type Two 1942 Jefferson nickel.

~ Mark