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Hi there, I was hoping someone could please post me a few pics of uncirculated or higher grade Jefferson nickels. I wan to grade by comparison so they have to be decent sized clear photos, preferably with full steps. I am doing the nickels from start to present date. thanks malissa |
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I don't know, but Unc. nickels have always looked different that Unc. examples of other denominations.
If you're pulling from circulation, what you really want to be looking for is any luster that might still be on the coins. In Habib's photos, you can see it as looking whiter. On a coin in hand, it almost looks like the coin has sweat. You will most often find this around the date, around monticello on the back as well as in between the lettering (recessed areas. That indicates that it isn't too, too far from an uncirculated state.
It's kinda hard to explain or even show with photos. If this is going to be a big project, I'd recommend going to a coin shop and looking at a couple UNC's especially from the 1950's or 1940's. You'll immediately see that extra "sheen" or luster.
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I wish I could but the coin shop that I'm able to get to doesn't even really have any american coins. He tried to tell me it isn't worth it to try to get them in!! Not the greatest store Ive ever been ,but it's what I have now that I moved. I just know I read somewhere that nickels are made from softer material and I am unsure of what details are there when first struck at the mint. I just want to make sure that whatever ones end up in my set have all the details still on.
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Edited by COINAHOLIC
08/07/2008 9:35 pm
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Habib, in the reverse photo, it almost looks like that one's been whizzed. It has some lines radiating in from the edge, which is similar to whizzing I saw on another coin. Probably just the photo, but I felt it interesting to note.
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Yes, that is interesting--I believe what you are seeing is evidence of die polishing.
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Is this common? I've heard of it before but am not familiar with it.
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thanks everyone! I appreciate all the photos. I want to try to get at least EF condition only into this set so the pictures will really help
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United States
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this pics are great! I'm just finishing up my first Jefferson set (from circulation), and I've decided to build a MS set, so these pics will definitely help...and more would be even better! anyone have MS pics of 1938 or 1939 Jeffs?
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Very nice pics jeffrey. Does the nickel have to be ms65 or higher for the full steps to mean anything?
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United States
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Thats been what I have seen. They all have a higher value with FS then without but they jump in value first at MS63 Then Really Jump at MS65.
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08/08/2008 02:04 am
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Well, I have several coins that I pulled from circulation that are Full Steps. Almost all are AU50 or better simply because those steps get hit right away in circulation. Right now, most price guides only list the MS versions - but if and/or when Jeffersons catch on, they will include lower grades.
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I found a nickel (roll-hunting) where the entire obverse has been shaved off (or someone too a grinder to it), but the obverse is prestine...full steps and borderline AU+/BU...so I'm guessing a coin doesn't need to be MS to be FS, just the reverse needs to be MS w/ none to minor wear. I've also got coins pulled from circ that are AU50 but FS...now imagine those coins in BU condition...those strikes must have been gorgeous!  |
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Posted 08/07/2008 8:55 pm
