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madams2424 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 1:02 pm As I am new to all this I found this 1959 Jefferson nickel that looks like to me is a proof. It has got that mirror look with a wire edge feel to it. no mint mark on it though. Its in great condition and I don't no if this matters but it looks like its got 5 or 6 steps on it as well. Was wondering if anyone had more detailes about this and if its worth anything. Whats funny is I found this in the cash register at work. Report this Post to the Staff

Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7536 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 1:10 pm to the Forum,yours does look like a proof Nickel,but are you able to post a little larger pic that would help. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 1:17 pm Another trick to IDing proofs is if the rim is even all around. It does appear to be a proof, but by pix can't tell enough to grade it, if has micro scratches, discoloration, dings and other circulation problems Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 1:21 pm It does appear to be a proof, but since it has circulated and that circulation is evident this would be termed a impaired proof. It is certainly worth keeping, although the value is small. Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 1:24 pm It sure looks like a proof to me. In 1959, they were minted in Philly so they don't have a mintmark. Clearer pics would be needed to determine condition and value but it's probably not worth any more than $1. Excellent circulation find! In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 1:33 pm Yes I believe it's a proof . Being that you found it in a cash register draw it would be called an impaired proof . Little value . Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 191727 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 2:08 pm It looks like a proof to me as well. Nice find. to the Community! 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 4:51 pm Congrats! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10051 Posts	Posted 08/11/2017 6:16 pm - it looks proof in your pics. Nice find! How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
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