Need Help Regarding A 1960-D Jefferson Nickel. Is It A D Strike Proof Of No

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Keithi New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 12/31/2020 4:15 pm I recently found a beautiful 1960D Jefferson nickel while coin roll hunting. My estimation it's ms-66 at least W/full steps. I thought it was likely a proof that got into circulation. Today I took it too a large coin shop and two guys looked at it and said right off it's a proof. One guy was the owner. So I was bummed because proofs don't fetch big bucks like business strikes. So when I got home I checked around and it seems Denver did not strike proof nickels in 1960 Philadelphia did. Could anybody please verify Denver did not strike the proof for that nickel? If they didn't I will send it in for my first grading. Hey that's another question, does PCGS, and NGC accept only one submission at a time? Report this Post to the Staff

TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 12/31/2020 4:53 pm Welp, Once in awhile you'll encounter these 1960's nickels in dazzling condition. Whether an old roll gets cracked open someplace and they end up in a cash register or some kid hits up Dad's stash of coins, they do seem to pop up. I love it when they do but I don't get much in change like that anymore. A 1960D cannot be a proof, not ever, but the good news is they are pretty darn tough to find with full steps in mint state uncirculated condition. I'm going to guess you found an AU 1960D nickel with a few steps. Without good pictures we won't be able to help you more than that. Finding a coin like that is quite unusual and fun. Edited by TNG 12/31/2020 4:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 12/31/2020 6:22 pm Very interesting but . We really can't tell a positive grade without sharp enlarged photos . Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 12/31/2020 11:18 pm to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Uploading Photos Free Image Optimizer 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
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7027 Posts	Posted 01/01/2021 12:14 am ..... Report this Post to the Staff
That Coin Dude Pillar of the Community United States 1427 Posts	Posted 01/01/2021 01:27 am Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15419 Posts	Posted 01/01/2021 05:49 am to the CCF It cannot be a proof if it was struck in Denver. We need photos to help you determine approximate grade. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Keithi New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/01/2021 07:31 am Thank you everyone for answering my question about the 1960D coin roll find. I didn't include the pic of the coin because flat out it's a military fact those full 5 steps are there. As a matter of fact looking thru my loupe it looks like 6 steps to me. The only flaws in the coin are very minor nicks and a little sniffing from being in circulation for a very short time. Thanks again for answering my question. I will follow-up with good photos when I get a report back from NGC. I heard they rely more on steps than PCGS for grading. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 01/01/2021 09:10 am Quote: I didn't include the pic of the coin because flat out it's a military fact those full 5 steps are there. No pictures, it didn't happen. Report this Post to the Staff
Ballyhoo Pillar of the Community United States 1613 Posts	Posted 01/01/2021 11:08 am Welcome! I would have to agree with TNG on his conclusions. If in fact you are seeing full steps, then absolutely submit it for confirmation. And yes, you could submit one coin at a time after the membership fee. What I"ve deduced over the years is that NGC seems to be more strict than PCGS when assigning the coveted full steps. Let us know of the results. A very nice find either way! ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon Report this Post to the Staff
gymcoachdon Pillar of the Community United States 717 Posts	Posted 01/01/2021 6:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2333 Posts	Posted 01/02/2021 07:19 am Just went to the PCGS price guide to get an idea of what a 60-D FS value would be...interestingly enough...they don't even have it listed? They have the 59-D FS and 61-D FS...but no 60-D FS. There's no POP report for a 60-D FS either...so I looked at NGC...same thing? Looks like you can name your price...if you have one...? post some pics...it's free...we've never seen one...then you can submit it. smat Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 01/02/2021 09:32 am Numismedia does not list a value for 1960D with full steps either. Good reason because they are extremely hard to find uncirculated with full steps for that year and mint and a number of other issues. Others include 1953S 1954S 1961D 1962D 1963D 1964D 1968 D & S 1969 D & S and 1970 D & S just for starters. OP Keithi states: Quote: The only flaws in the coin are very minor nicks and a little sniffing from being in circulation for a very short time. That makes the nickel at best AU58 since it is in circulated condition and Numismedia gives an AU58 1960D nickel a Fair Market Value of 6 cents. I have collected less than MS-60 Jeffersons with unusually well struck steps and details with great eye appeal. I think they are worth more to me and I am sure to others than a strict price guide value of 6 cents. I have saved some nice Jefferson nickels with some steps that are not full steps but normally are found with virtually none at all. I suppose a 1960D could have a "proof-like" appearance but that does not make it a proof. Proofs are made in a completely different way than coins made for circulation. So Keithi certainly may have a very unusual 1960D nickel but if it has been sent off to NGC, it was probably not worth the cost. They won't mention FS on a circulated Jefferson anyway. Hope that is was not sent off yet . . . until we see some good pictures. A yoooo-toooobe cIAedDowgWY Edited by TNG 01/02/2021 09:49 am Report this Post to the Staff
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