1940 Nickel For Grade Help Please - Coin Community Forum

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M_d_in_guy Pillar of the Community Canada 1049 Posts	Posted 02/26/2014 01:52 am Hi. I found this rooting through a bag of nickels I recently got. Bad scratch on the obverse of a near mint nickel lol. Doe's this affect the grade much as well as the desire to buy it? I appreciate any help offered here. Cheers and thanks. Jon Report this Post to the Staff

ASLAN TVorlon Pillar of the Community United States 1234 Posts	Posted 02/26/2014 02:36 am For me that would be a happy hole filler, considering the age I'd say still a nice find/purchase. as to grade I'm thinking the beaver has a nasty scratch too, but heck look at a 1936 (or older) American Buffalo nickel worn down and nasty. Or a 1939-D Jefferson? I'd be glad to find something like that and instantly put it in a 2x2, sure the scratches give a ding to grade but the age more than makes up for it. IMHO Edit: I'm horrid with grading but I'd say from 1-70... I'd give it a 45+... maybe even 50+ Edited by ASLAN TVorlon 02/26/2014 04:16 am Report this Post to the Staff
DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9871 Posts	Posted 02/26/2014 11:00 am Canadian TPG's and most Canadian collectors use "technical grading". The grade of a circulated coin is based on wear only and the scratch is noted on the holder. Though the scratch does not affect the grade, the desirability and thus price are greatly reduced. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Report this Post to the Staff
M_d_in_guy Pillar of the Community Canada 1049 Posts	Posted 02/26/2014 12:48 pm thank you for your replies, yes ASLAN it really does look good in the hand, crisp features for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 02/26/2014 3:46 pm Nice 1940 nickel, as a rule these are pretty well worn but, this one hasn't circulated that much. Too bad about the scratch, it does take away from the overall looks of the coin. To me, eye appeal is quite important. Report this Post to the Staff
Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 02/26/2014 5:58 pm My first thought was EF-40. Report this Post to the Staff
M_d_in_guy Pillar of the Community Canada 1049 Posts	Posted 02/26/2014 9:44 pm Thank you for all the help with this nickel. Cheers. Jon Report this Post to the Staff
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