1969 & 1970 S Jefferson Nickels In Circulation

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svc067 Valued Member United States 140 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 11:34 am Greetings. First post ever so be gentle. I came across these two nickels while CRH for my collection and 2024 versions. I'm fairly new to the hobby and was surprised to find "S" mint mark nickels. After researching (thanks to the wonderful coin database on this site) I see that there were both "business" and "proof" strikes for these years from San Francisco. I know the pictures are not the best but I believe that the '69 is in fact a proof coin based on it's luster while the '70 is not. My question: Is it unusual to see a proof strike coins in circulation? Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 11:38 am You want to look beyond luster. A proof strike will have mirrored fields and frosty devices. Proof strike coins can be released into circulation by people who do not know better. Sometimes a collector will get bored and release them, but typically they are spent by those who inherited or stole them. If you meant to post photos in this topic, they did not come through. 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
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1766 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 11:50 am @svc067 Please read instructions for posting pictures. To answer your question, yes, proof coins are sometimes found in circulation. Report this Post to the Staff
svc067 Valued Member United States 140 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 11:55 am Thanks, and clearly, some on need to read the picture tutorial....again. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 11:59 am Quote: Thanks, and clearly, some on need to read the picture tutorial....again. Understood. Let us know if you have any questions. 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
svc067 Valued Member United States 140 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 12:15 pm Here are the images....I hope Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker_101 Pillar of the Community United States 1791 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 12:49 pm Both appear to be business strikes to me with the 1970 showing much more circulation wear and damage. Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 12:56 pm I agree, circulated business strike '69 & '70-S Nickels. Edited by Tacc 01/16/2025 1:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74299 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 1:10 pm Both are normal Business strikes. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 2:05 pm Quote: Here are the images....I hope Thank you. Yes, both are business strikes. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 96348 Posts	Posted 01/16/2025 5:16 pm Yes, both of these are business strike nickels, but to answer your question about circulated proof coins, yes sometimes they do escape a collection and wander in the wild until a collector save it from further damage. We call these proofs "Impaired Proofs" 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
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