1986 S Jefferson Nickel Uncirculated

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Lookatmyak79 New Member United States 44 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 2:52 pm I have a 1986 S Jefferson nickel that I am pretty sure is uncirculated. It was inside a plastic silaphane, both side have great mirror finish, there no scratches, dings, Knicks. I am thinking this has a cameo finish but what would make it a deep cameo as frosting is very visible on both sides. Could it be graded as a 70? Anything I should look for on this coin that would make it any better? Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 3:05 pm https://www.PCGS.com/cert/13286855 PR70-S DCAM $425 PR69-S DCAM $15 PR68-S DCAM $8 PR67-S DCAM $6 PR66-S DCAM $5 Anything you do to the coin reduces it to face value. Your choice? Cost for slab $50+ Looks like it would not be some thing I'd do. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34396 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 3:07 pm @look, it is a small issue of nomenclature, but your coin is a "proof" and not meant for circulation. Therefore, we wouldn't typically say that it is "uncirculated" even though it hasn't. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19120 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 3:08 pm Given the photos posted, I'm thinking PR68. Is that a nick just above the Monticello dome? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 3:10 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 3:15 pm nice, proof coins are tough to photograph, it has enough marks to mean it's not PF 70, still worth a few dollars in that condition Report this Post to the Staff
Lookatmyak79 New Member United States 44 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 3:52 pm That makes perfect sense as to why they aren't called uncirculated. Duh lol but thank you for the explanation. And yes there is just a very small line right above the "Monticello" dome. Great eyes by the way. I was truly hoping I have finally found a perfect coin. Got a little overly excited lol. Slightly tricky taking pics with the mirrored finish shining back at ya that's for sure. Is this shot any better? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 5:40 pm very nice proof - last image is not in great focus to tell if that is a scratch above the dome or not. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 11/25/2022 8:10 pm It is a proof but do not touch it with your hands for it will leave prints on it and devalue the coins worth. Report this Post to the Staff
Lookatmyak79 New Member United States 44 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 10:59 pm I use a pair of soft white gloves when handling any of my coins no matter what condition they are in. I figured it is good practice just to go ahead and handle them all as if they are all MS-70 grade. Better safe than sorry. Does anyone have any advice on the type of cloth gloves or should they be latex, non latex? Micro-fiber, or cotton? The gloves I have now are a soft cotton mix of polyester fabric. Currently haven't seen any marks left after handling the coins. Although I have only touched coins in this condition on the sides as to not scar the obverse or reverse sides Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 12/02/2022 04:52 am Cheapo cotton gloves are perfect. I wouldn't handle proof coins much at all even with gloves. That little mark above the Monticello dome will knock down this coin's value. Put it in a plastic holder and leave it alone! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 12/02/2022 05:20 am to the CCF with what has been said. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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