Another 1924 Nickel For Comparison ..

and a few more angles ...

My guess is a Ms64

Yes I do see that slice across the band also. That's the one noticeable mark on it and I think that the reflection is playing games in that pic,..but I will take a much closer look again...so probably "no doubling".

I've only handled one 24 and this is it. I knew that full strikes are hard in this series but without handling more of the same date,..I couldn't quantify it .. The other 24 nickel that is posted nearby helps me better understand "strike" and it's importance in this series.

...nickeslguy liked it and laughed at the grade applied on the label..

Now I gotta ask, what was the grade on the label? And who's label was it?

Lots of glare on those pics, dont shoot the messenger...ef45 - au50. nice coin though maybe nicer in hand.

pennyman..nickelsguy graded the other 24 as a possible 55 to 63... and you grade this one as a 45..hmmm ..comedian..

That is cool grading... or maybe you should stay with grading pennies. If you can buy 24's at a grading of 45 that look like this one,..then I'm willing to pay you 10x of what you've just payed for it..

When grading this series,..a good start would be to look at the extreme tip of the mustache for detail,..and with any flatness there, then you're probably looking at the first contacts/wear,..

.. and then look at the band and 2nd set of beads for 'next to impossible' fullness ,
.. and on the reverse ,..look at the extreme tips of the leaves for contact or a touch of wear..

You will almost always see contacts on the 5 and/or scattered flicks from other nickels on these coins. Check the rims completely (both sides) for dings..or dents..

Happy hunting ..!!

Yes pennyman....at first read, I was a bit offended and bit back.. but was then amused at your guess. I too am on a steep learning curve ...and also have a ton to learn .

.The "dazzle" in the coin surface in the 3rd pic is with the full sun reflecting straight on the coin and then straight back into the camera lens while trying to eliminate the double plastic glare. The mark above the "E" might be where another nickel was on edge and in contact with this one.

The notes above on this series were explained to me by Mike in greater detail but it's a great start when searching for the 'near perfect' George V nickel.. You must remember that these nickels were handled "before" they ever got to the last step ..and into the bank tellers drawer..

As I stated above .."Happy hunting..!!"

Yes indeed ..on all accounts....and moving on..

Perfect pics will never be possible here (for me and my computer) with a such a restrictive 99 kb allowable max here. My computer shows a much clearer photo..

Some coin forums allow for much bigger and larger kb coin photos ...and this is such a visual hobby that bigger, clearer pics would be great.

Canadian Copper Coins quickly comes to mind..and the capacity to show greater detailed photos..

Different forums ...and different rules..