1993-S Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary Silver Proof

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mike31093 Valued Member United States 354 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 12:43 pm This silver coin was authorized by Public Law 103-186 and signed by President Bill Clinton on December 14,1993. The issue celebrates the 250th anniversary of Jefferson's birth (1743) although it was issued in 1994 due to the late signing of the public law. The reverse has a flaw near "AMER" which may be a crack in the capsule. I'm a little concerned about it because I don't see a reflection of the crack in the field. However, if I maneuver the coin so the light plays on it from different angles, the crack seems to have some depth to it. So I'm leaning towards a capsule crack. Designer: James Farrel (Obv and Rev) Mintage: proof 332,891, UNC 266,927 There is also a matte proof finish 1994-P Jefferson nickel and a $2 Federal Reserve Note. The nickel is the one listed in the 2018 Guide Book (not listed at all in the 2024 Handbook) as frosted, special and uncirculated with a mintage of 167,703. A MS63 is worth about $50, MS 65 about $100. Not bad for a 5 cent piece. The $2 note is perhaps the one issued in 1995 with serial numbers "F 000 00001 A" thru "F 576 00000 B" (Ref. https://www.USPaperMoney.info). Commems shout out: http://goccf.com/t/430145 Report this Post to the Staff

commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12257 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 2:28 pm @mike31093: Nice coin! The portrait of Jefferson was a surprise to many people. Folks were used to the very different portrait of Jefferson on the five-cent coin. Regarding the "flaw" - to my eyes, it looks like a capsule crack. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95018 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 4:42 pm very nice coin, and yes, it appears to be a crack in the cap. You may want to look into replacing it to keep air and moisture from getting inside it and reaching th ecoin. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 5:17 pm Very nice! 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 8:08 pm Nice example for sure! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73795 Posts	Posted 09/19/2023 11:27 pm Very nice, mike31093! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Mojojojo Valued Member United States 381 Posts	Posted 10/28/2023 3:48 pm Reminds me of Hal Holbrook Edited by Mojojojo 10/28/2023 3:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7187 Posts	Posted 10/29/2023 10:56 am I find this to be a handsome design for a modern commemorative. thanks for sharing yours. Report this Post to the Staff
Mojojojo Valued Member United States 381 Posts	Posted 10/29/2023 2:50 pm You don't often see Jeffersons portrait without the ponytail. Report this Post to the Staff
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