1943/2 Nickel, Swing And A Miss. - Coin Community Forum

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Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 4563 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 4:17 pm Took a gamble on this MS65 PCGS War Nickel. I was hoping for an unattributed 1943/2. Under magnification, the possible 3/2 has revealed itself to be a tiny point of a die gouge with perhaps some dark toning. A few letters seem to have either very minor notches or just well placed bag marks or Die Deterioration. Definitely not a 1943/2. Paid $23 including shipping, so I will probably just admire this coin for a while, then release it back to the wild, hopefully at break-even or a small loss. Still worth the risk, in my book. Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 162803 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 4:38 pm You cannot win them all. But you had to try! Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 58607 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 5:04 pm Still a nice coin. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Bedrock of the Community United States 13581 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 5:43 pm Nice try, well played. I'm in support of your efforts. Take a look at my other hobby ... https://www.jk-dk.art Too many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 70303 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 6:22 pm Well it is only strike 1, keep your head in the game and bring it home for the Gippers! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 4563 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 6:49 pm Thanks for the kind words, guys. =) One of my persistent mental hurdles to cherrypicking is the notion that I will miss with regularity. Even though the gains from a rare coin can be large, taking many small losses can just feel bad. I should be used to it from stock investing, but it's been a real dissonance when buying coins. For posterity, it's a decent War Nickel. Not a big fan of the toned fingerprint, but the light golden hue is attractive, especially in sunlight. Report this Post to the Staff
Hondo Boguss Bedrock of the Community United States 18352 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 10:10 pm It's still a really nice coin, Brandmeister. And it seems that you shouldn't have much trouble flipping it at that grade. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 162803 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 09:45 am Quote: For posterity, it's a decent War Nickel. Not a big fan of the toned fingerprint, but the light golden hue is attractive, especially in sunlight. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 6749 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 3:33 pm Quote: Still worth the risk, in my book. Definitely! You might lose a couple of bucks at the most. I have been had by seller pics before on Morgans but usually not much of a loss and is worth taking a risk for when it does pay off. Did you check for an RPM? There are a bunch and it may help with resale, even if it is one of the minor ones. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
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