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Did I Get Lucky Or Did I Get Real Lucky On A 1942 War Nickel

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TNG
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I am not sure, this seller was selling 5 Jefferson nickels
1938 proof
1939 proof
1940 proof
THIS COIN and a
1950 proof and all the coins were packaged in a 2x2 just like this coin I have pictured.
( I won it! )

I was thinking it could have been a proof 1942 P TY 2 and just by error, the seller or original owner did not identify it as such.
I bid 35.00 with a snipe bid, because it looks like it just might have been a proof and then, well, it is such a nice example of a 1942 P War Nickel, I am not going to the poor house buying it anyway.

I got it dirt cheap anyway so either way, I am happy but what do you guys think? Could it be? Maybe? Did I get a proof coin listed as a GEM?

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wonderful coin
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Does look nice...

I read your post, and even read between the lines, and could not determine how the seller had the coin listed.

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WD, That is a very happy ending, you were just telling me you were looking for these coins, then you find these, great coin and very nice find, is it my eyes or is the # 2 in the date doubled? be well, Mike..
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TNG
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No, I think I got a proof Maybe that was listed as an UNC. Even if it isn't a Proof ( which I think it could be ) I got a nice nickel.
That's all, Thanks.
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I don't know which it is from that pic, but it sure is purty!
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 Posted 01/24/2009  10:41 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coinblogger to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
That is a beautiful coin!
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Pretty! Good find!
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Proof or not, a beautiful Nickel!
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I'm pulling for you! Be sure and let us know. Diligent searching pays off.
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It's here: I am going to get my mask on and take it out of the holder and get real serious with a better set of pictures. Looking good with maybe a bit of frosting on the reverse.

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LATE EDIT: changed images still pretty bad pics ... sorry
Bought this on 1/23/09

Yes, there are a fair number of light scratches on the jaw.
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when did this end? wonder how I missed it? Nice coins
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That is a gorgeous nickel ... nice win.
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Still a beautiful nickel!
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The verdict is in we are 95% sure this is a proof.
I took better pictures. Sent them to an expert and we both think this is a proof.

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That is a awesome coin, great find!
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