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Would much rather finish my proof mercury set. Impressive goal. 
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northeast numismatics have some nice ones for sale---
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Quote:1942-P is the tough one. It is the only War Nickel proof. Is the 1942-P proof silver? Quote:
To me, it's hard to tell between a satin finish proof and an uncirculated coin. In the 1970s, they started using frosted finish on the proof coins which makes them really stick out. The proof Jefferson's from 1968, 1969 and 1970 are a bit different than the proof only issues going from 1971 and later. I really like the look of these, though. Before that, the proofs, minted in Philadelphia, also have a different look. I wouldn't say they are hard to distinguish, though. They definitely aren't as mirrored and aren't the kind of "frosted," proofs. I like them though regardless.
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01/22/2025 06:33 am
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Is the 1942-P proof silver? Yes, it is a War Nickel as he mentioned. They made 2 different proof nickels in 1942. The regular composition (1942) & wartime (1942P) with the mintmark above Monticello.
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Interesting. I'd assume the silver composition would demand more of a premium?
Geez, no wonder why the 1938 proof is so expensive. I think the mintage I read was 19,000-something? That's incredibly low.
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I found a Proof 1942 Philadelphia regular composition while coin roll hunting. I consider it one of my best finds. I have most of the fifties in my added Dansco page. I admire Dearborn's collection. If you haven't looked, you might want to see his highly collectible Jefferson Proof collection.
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I found 2 proofs today in a box of nickels, 1963 P proof, and a 1988 s. I also found two wartime nickels, one Buffalo nickel, a couple of semi-keys, and one single 2024 nickel in that box. |
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Quote:I have acquired all the proof issues of the Jefferson nickel from 1950 to the present (graded through 1970) Excellent!
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Here is pretty nice (Raw) 38 Proof. I only need a 1940 PR reverse on 1938.  |
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Here is pretty nice (Raw) 38 Proof. I only need a 1940 PR reverse on 1938. Very nice!
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oops, meant 1940 PR rev. of 1938.
Thanks, JBuck
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Very nice. I recently received my 1963 proof that I ordered recently from ebay. Looks alright. Little bit more toned than I would like. Though I opted to use a Dansco album with proofs and fill in the Philadelphia spots with proofs, at least the earlier proofs, I may at some point look into a Dansco blank nickel album. This way, I can customize my own collection of nickels, and I can add all proofs that I collect, in whatever order I wish, as well as both the business strike coins of 1965, 1966 and 1967 and the SMS coins. I mean, I both hate and love the fact that the Dansco albums include the "proof only," issues. One for love because I don't have to worry about the really older expensive proofs in a prelabeled slot, and two for hate because if you want to collect some of the older proofs, without using a blank page, you basically have to decide between the business strike and proof. Perhaps I want both. Lol. Edited by Humanist1287
02/04/2025 06:19 am
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I suppose it is a good problem to have.  |
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