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southsav Pillar of the Community 2223 Posts	Posted 10/17/2011 8:39 pm I'm not a nickel guy but wanted a nice respectable and representative set of War Nickels. Picked up this set which came in today. A little toning on a couple, don't think I've got any full steps, but I really don't know what that would mean, some steps appear 80%. They were advertised as Uncs, not sure if they are or not, but look good enough for me. How did I do? Report this Post to the Staff

hesgut Pillar of the Community 1028 Posts	Posted 10/17/2011 8:54 pm I like the set. It's probably MS-62/MS-63 average. I also don't see any that are full steps, but most have pretty good detail. How did you do? That depends on the price you paid of coarse. If the measure of how you did was to simply get a good BU set of War Nickels you did fairly well. Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 10/17/2011 9:28 pm I am not an expert and my grading is rather personal as I see them, they may be better or worse than I think they are. Here's my guestimations. 1942 P = MS63- 1942 S = MS64 1943 D = MS64- 1943 P = MS63 1943 S = MS63 1944 P = MS64+ die clash 1944 D = MS65- 1944 S = MS64- 1945 P = MS64 1945 D = MS63+ 1945 S = MS65- - meaning maybe shy of that grade + meaning slightly better than that grade Nice set. I don't like carbon spots on War Nickels.Others have no problem with them. I feel carbon spots drop the coin in mint state value but don't take away from the detail grade. None have full steps but I have seen weaker detail in complete sets like yours. I bet these look wonderful together in an album. Not a thing to be ashamed of and room to upgrade over time with patience. Thanks for posting the good images. Report this Post to the Staff
bmanofnbc Pillar of the Community United States 1424 Posts	Posted 10/17/2011 9:29 pm they look a heck of a lot better than my war nics! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15403 Posts	Posted 10/17/2011 9:47 pm TNG ... hoping that is what we call him now ... is being very humble in his reply. He is an expert on the series and I suggest you accept his valuable opinions ... I tend to agree with TNG ... none of the coins shown rise above MS64 ... and none are Full-Step Jefferson. That said ... these appear to be lovely coins and a wonderful start to a Jefferson war set. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2223 Posts	Posted 10/17/2011 10:33 pm Thank you all, appreciate it! Paid $65, I think I got a good bargain. Was going to put them in this, but maybe I'll get a capital holder or something else. Will the plastic cover on this damage them? Any suggestions? Jim Edited by southsav 10/17/2011 10:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 10/17/2011 10:51 pm Absolutely beautiful! A set to be envied, for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
hesgut Pillar of the Community 1028 Posts	Posted 10/17/2011 11:20 pm Oh, for $65 you did great. Don't put them in that thing. Put them in an album if you have one or get that capital holder. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 10/18/2011 07:45 am The plastic sleeve on holders like that often contain PVC and will ruin your coins. Report this Post to the Staff
dmott88 Valued Member United States 132 Posts	Posted 10/18/2011 09:27 am Beautiful Collection. Report this Post to the Staff
upstate Pillar of the Community United States 3278 Posts	Posted 10/18/2011 12:09 pm I love MS War Nickels, so much different and nicer than the circulated one's. Definitely a good purchase Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2223 Posts	Posted 10/18/2011 7:15 pm Took everyone's advise and put them in a Capital today. Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 10/18/2011 7:17 pm Oh now that looks nice! A set to be proud of! Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2223 Posts	Posted 10/18/2011 9:09 pm Thank You NG Report this Post to the Staff
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