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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't think I've come across a circulation strike with heavy die polish lines. I assume that's what it is. Thought it was worth sharing. I'd say the Mint worker gave this one some extra muscle if so lol!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice nickel. I'm thinking it is just the way the planchet was before the strike. The raised areas seem to have the same amount of horizontal "streaks" as the fields.
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Pillar of the Community
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586 Posts |
Thank you. I wasn't exactly sure because the raised lines didn't seem as prevalent on the portrait but you are probably right. The reverse doesn't show the raised lines for what it's worth.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Hey I could be wrong for sure. My experience is that 1950 nickels seem under-rated. They're not seen terribly often. I like yours just as it is. If you get a chance, throw up a reverse image. I'd enjoy that. Thanks
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The 50s are nice for sure. You can definetely find nicer struck coins easier than previous years.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
Hey ! You have a 1950 D Jefferson there.  The famous key date and not often found in circulated condition. Yours looks like it is in XF45 to AU 55 condition but either way it's about a $8.00 to $10.00 nickel all day! Did you know that finding a nickel like that in 1950/1951 would have probably sold for $20 or $25 and at that time $22.50 in 1951 had the same buying power as $217.29 in 2017? Edited by TNG
06/04/2017 11:28 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
Looks like a black beauty nickel to me
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Moderator
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Very nice.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Did you actually pluck this from change?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
586 Posts |
I didn't know that about 1950 D nickels and no I didn't pick it from change. Bought a few nickels from 40s 50s and 60s for not much to rummage through
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United States
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Tough coin to find today CRH ... which as admitted you did not
Nice coin indeed.
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Rest in Peace
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Ya still got it searching thru, I think that may count for "hunting" if you're searching an unknown quantity...  Lucky dog you!, had to buy all mine so far...  |
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