A Couple Of Jefferson Nickels (1939, 1943-P)

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joe_77 Valued Member Italy 284 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 1:18 pm Hello! Here's the only two Jefferson nickels I found pre-ww2. I think the second one is supposed to be a War Time one, given the big mintmark on the reverse (Philly)? First should be still Philly, but a regular one (not silver)? Anything special about them I might have missed? Or are both pretty common? As usual looking forward to read your insights! Thanks all! Report this Post to the Staff

mcshilling Pillar of the Community Canada 9150 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 1:52 pm That 39 is one that was minted in 1940 , keeper till you find a better one. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 2:34 pm Mike calls it. Edited by Coinfrog 01/31/2024 2:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34395 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 2:36 pm Quote: Or are both pretty common? Uncommon enough that I would save both of them when I find them. The silver War Nickel is definitely worth more than face value. "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
joe_77 Valued Member Italy 284 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 3:42 pm Thank you all! Quote: That 39 is one that was minted in 1940 Is that what PCGS calls "1939 5C Reverse of 1940" (https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin...e-1940/94003 )? What gives it away? Edited by joe_77 01/31/2024 3:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 4:01 pm Nice pair! 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
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15391 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 6:42 pm Nice finds from Italy. The 1939 is a common coin but a keeper. That 1943-P is indeed a 35% silver war composition nickel and definitely a keeper just for the minimal silver content value. Neither coin has any numismatic premium based on their respective condition and relative abundance. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
mcshilling Pillar of the Community Canada 9150 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 7:32 pm Quote: Is that what PCGS calls "1939 5C Reverse of 1940" Yes Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73688 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 10:06 pm Very nice pair. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6458 Posts	Posted 01/31/2024 10:14 pm The Reverse of 1940 has deeply squared off steps. It also has a hooked serif atop the S in Pluribus. A War Nickel is always a good find. =) Report this Post to the Staff
joe_77 Valued Member Italy 284 Posts	Posted 02/01/2024 02:30 am Thanks all for the info! You guys are great! Quote: The Reverse of 1940 has deeply squared off steps. It also has a hooked serif atop the S in Pluribus. Ahh! I see the hook! I only read about the stairs and was wondering how it was possible to tell given the wear! Quote: Nice finds from Italy Just for fun, group shot of all the Jeffersons I found in my keep. These might well be all change from my various trips to the States. Looks like I got all five types as per PCGS classification, when together with the two above! In this shot we see 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s -- Philly and Denver represented. That 74 is looking nice! and that 80 has seen better days! 2000 has an interesting ding on the eye These probably fall under the "change" category for ya'll. I like them nonetheless! Please, feel free to let me know if I got a never-seen-before coin worth millions in the lot! Cheers to everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6458 Posts	Posted 02/01/2024 02:34 am The 1983-D and 1982-P look to be in good shape. Those are worth a buck apiece, assuming the nickels are not scratched, damaged, or badly worn. Report this Post to the Staff
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