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1939-D Jefferson Nickel - Which Reverse?

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Greetings! Whilst going through a bank roll of nickels at work, I found this. I am just as stunned as you are. What's more stunning is that this is the second one I've found since yesterday in this batch of nickel rolls! This one is by far the stunner of the two, though. It is in such good condition, it makes me think someone inherited it and didn't even realize what they had.
My question is: Which reverse is this? I've seen conflicting information online that it could be 1938 or 1940, or that all 1939-D nickels are 1940 reverse. I'm confused. Thanks in advance for your help and advice!
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
1939-D-Jefferson-Nickel---Which-Reverse?
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 Posted 04/28/2023  6:39 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jdoe60 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Good afternoon, I am very new to collecting, but I found this on PCGS app.
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 Posted 04/28/2023  6:57 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Bump111 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Looks to be the 1940 reverse. Is there a serif on the second S in States?

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Look for the serif at the top of the S in PLURIBUS


@Zurie is correct in his post below. I misspoke. It is the S in Pluribus that would be different.
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 Posted 04/28/2023  7:05 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add JWBeez to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I think so, yes.
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Jdoe, I found that picture, too. This coin seems to have features of both reverses as far as steps go, so I'm hoping there's a more nuanced way to tell. My eyes are blurry at this point! haha
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Look for the serif at the top of the S in PLURIBUS.

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I thought I had posted that before, so sorry! There were so many pictures, though. Looks like it's a 1938 reverse based on this S.
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 Posted 04/29/2023  09:24 am  Show Profile   Check Zurie's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add Zurie to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Yes, that's definitely a reverse of 38. Beautiful key date Jefferson—great find!
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Yes Zurie has it right the S in pluribus has no serif so it's a 1938 or Type 1
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wavy steps = reverse of 1938
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Thank you, Zurie and everyone!! I couldn't believe I found TWO of these in the rolls from Loomis this week! Definitely hanging onto both. I really appreciate y'all sharing your knowledge and in my excitement!
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