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I don't normally like to dive into things too expensive or outside of my budget... But I purchased a 1950 proof Jefferson nickel today from ebay. I have a good deal of the proofs, as well as the older proofs. I would like to get into some of the older ones as well, and I figured this might be a good way to start. This is quite an expensive purchase for me however. The other oldest proof I have is the 57, which might have cost 5 bucks. The Jefferson nickel series is still my favorite personally. They are one of the easiest and most collectible series of coins IMO. But I figured since I have many of the "regular" proofs I would step it up a bit and go for some of the older ones. I don't know if I will go older than 1950 or not, as some of these are super expensive. Hopefully my purchase is worthwhile!  Edited by Humanist1287
05/24/2025 8:16 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looking at the PCGS site (not NGC), there appears to be a substantial difference in value between a PF-64 at $38 and a PF-64 Cam at $110 and a DCam really skyrockets to $700. While your slab doesn't carry the Cameo designation, the picture of the obverse sure looks cameo to me. What does the reverse look like?
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Valued Member
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Here's the back.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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1858 Posts |
Well that looks at least Cameo. Can't say if DCAM. Nice coin! Congrats.
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Valued Member
United States
279 Posts |
Thanks! I was just happy enough to find an older Jefferson proof.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice proof nickel!  Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5757 Posts |
Nice looking proof Jefferson! I say the reverse prevents it from being a CAM but very close - nice purchase! |
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Valued Member
United States
359 Posts |
Very nice coin, congratulations.
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Moderator
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great looking proof nickel |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very nice. The mark above Monticello probably held it back from Cameo.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That is a beautiful coin for sure. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. |
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Outstanding! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's about as close as you could get to cameo, couldn't say why it missed the designation. Nicer one for sure.
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Valued Member
United States
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There were only a bit more than 50,000 of those minted back in the day, and fourteen years later there would be almost 4,000,000 made in 1964. Enjoy the coin!
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Its always exciting to get a highly graded coin delivered. Good for you, yours looks like a beaut. Enjoy.
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Posted 05/24/2025 8:15 pm
