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New Member
United States
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Hello All - I am admittedly a newbie at coin collecting, so please forgive my ignorance. I joined the forum to learn more, and as such I have a question. I was told by a friend that this 1969 S Jefferson nickel could be considered somewhat rare, both due to condition and due to the fact that it has the steps still visible on the back. The images I had to upload low-res images here that may not show it well, however the steps are all there. Is this indeed a coin worthy of getting certified, or is it just another nickel? I appreciate any help anyone can offer. Bryan   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 You have a 1969-S proof nickel, specially struck for collectors and included in an annual set, almost 3 million were minted so it is not rare. Proofs are struck with higher pressure to get full details and the planchets are polished. Business strikes(circulating coinage) were minted in San Francisco from 1968-1970 so both types of nickels were available that year and the mintage was 120 million. You are correct that details that strong on a business strike would make for a conditionally rare nickel but that is the normal appearance of a proof coin. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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While not rare, she's a beaut! Have fun and stop back soon. |
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Valued Member
United States
256 Posts |
As said above, it's a proof coin, made specifically for collectors. Not rare, but worth more than $.5
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like another one-and-done poster unfortunately.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Korea, Republic Of
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Looks like another one-and-done poster unfortunately. Haven't being seeing new members continuing to post after they make one post, at least in a while. Most cases, they ask a question and just leave. Most of the people around here are Pillars, with some valued members. It's mostly old-time members posting for years. :( Edited by Matteproof
05/29/2014 04:05 am
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Valued Member
United States
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Admittedly most people probably join just to ask a question they have and then move on. In our fast-moving society I guess that's to be expected, but if they stuck around they'd find this is a cool place to learn and expand one's knowledge of collecting!
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Moderator
 United States
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Also consider how many people read/look and never join.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Looks like another one-and-done poster unfortunately. What many may do is post their question in multiple places, so if they get an answer elsewhere, they don't bother to come back. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I guess that's to be expected, but if they stuck around they'd find this is a cool place to learn and expand one's knowledge of collecting! Most of the "one and done" posters have no interest in collecting, they just have a coin and want to know if they can sell it for a lot of money. If the answer is no they're gone. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Matte- I'm still new and I post a lot :-)
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Valued Member
United States
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I'm just shy so I don't post very often but I'm on here all the time reading the threads and trying to learn.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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We're glad you're around, Okie and shermae.
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