1943-S Jefferson Nickel From Auction...nice!

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Wildhare Valued Member United States 219 Posts	Posted 01/08/2017 9:17 pm I picked this up from an online auction and I am very pleased. Didn't know at the time due to auction photos that it has an apparent die crack (?) from the B in Pluribus, through the MM, and nearly all the way through Monticello. Does that detract from its collectability and value or enhance it? Report this Post to the Staff

Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 01/08/2017 9:38 pm The die crack means nothing in value - the steps being washed out is a coin that looks like a late die state! Nothing to have a premium to it! Report this Post to the Staff
aristarchus123 Pillar of the Community United States 1695 Posts	Posted 01/08/2017 9:40 pm Nice looking coin; I'd like to own it! Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 01/08/2017 9:43 pm Quote: Does that detract from its collectability and value or enhance it? It likely has a minimal effect either way and certainly doesn't hurt the value. Some collectors like die cracks. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187572 Posts	Posted 01/09/2017 11:47 am Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Ross Son Valued Member United States 173 Posts	Posted 01/09/2017 1:15 pm May be the best looking 1943 S Jefferson that I have seen. Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 01/09/2017 1:31 pm As was mentioned - watch the steps. They are the best reference for strike and length of time the die was used. Sharp steps = early die and firm strike. Note than 1943-S has gazillions of examples in BU. All said - this is a nice example. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/09/2017 4:42 pm It certainly is! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/09/2017 4:46 pm I believe the coin used here for the Optimizer is an S mint wartime nickel that has a crack. During the war years, the dies were run to the extreme and many developed cracks. Often time, a crack is used to help diagnose a variety specimen. The crack adds interest to some collectors, especially those looking for a $ mint specimen, but a detractor for other collectors looking for 'perfect' specimens. As noted, the steps are the key differentiator for 'perfect' specimens for the series. Nice looking specimen. I hope you got yours for a reasonable bid! Report this Post to the Staff
Wildhare Valued Member United States 219 Posts	Posted 01/09/2017 6:05 pm I think I got a great deal...... $12.00 for 4 nickels + $3.00 S&H. This one....and a 1944D BU Full Steps with a step ding and some unknown spots, plus a 1945S AU, and a 1942P AU non silver. I will try to get more photos up tonight. Report this Post to the Staff
Wildhare Valued Member United States 219 Posts	Posted 01/09/2017 9:17 pm The rest of the story..... Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/09/2017 9:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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