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I have 2, 1979 S Var I, Jefferson nickels, Coin one has a nice deep Camero on the obverse, but is pretty average as far as strike on the reverse. Coin 2 has a nice cameo but is a later die strike on the obverse (a little flatter than Coin 1). The reverse of coin 2 is a very early coin strike with beautiful detail, steps are crystal clear, windows and roof line show great crisp detail. My problem is I am trying to figure out which coin to put in my Dansco album. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am leaning towards the 2nd coin because of the detail on the reverse. You Jefferson nickel folks need to jump on this one for me. Note 1: I don't plan of getting rid of either coin at this time, so thats not an issue. I am simply more comfortable once the coin goes in an album vs a 2 X 2. Note 2: Hopefully I can get good pics next week and post them in the Grading Forum. AS ALWAYS, Thanks in advance, Mike |
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Note 2: Hopefully I can get good pics next week and post them in the Grading Forum. You know I have to say it...  Now that we have that out of the way... Quote:
I am leaning towards the 2nd coin because of the detail on the reverse. My gut is telling me to go with your gut. Another way to look at it: How much better is one obverse than the other? How much better is one reverse than the other? Whichever one has the greatest advantage, go for it. That is, if coin two's reverse is a lot more appealing than coin one, whereas its observe is only slightly less appealing; then coin two is the choice! That said, my real answer is: whatever Wheezydog ends up telling you, go with that.  |
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I knew that was coming! I'll get pics up as soon as my micro gets here.
Thanks
Mike
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I knew you would like that.  I will add that you are leaning towards coin two because of the sharp reverse. Which tells me that either the obverse is less important to you, or the difference between the two obverses is not as apparent. I think you should go with your first instinct. Since you do not plan to sell either one, you can always change your mind later! Edited by jbuck
08/20/2009 11:37 am
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That said, my real answer is: whatever Wheezydog ends up telling you, go with that. LOL! You guys! I would think because it is a proof, then it doesn't really matter a whole lot. What I would do is look at my 1978 S 1979 Ty 2 S if you have one and 1980 S obverses actually. The obverse traditionally has always been the most important side of a coin when displaying a set. Look at the obverse and the neighboring dates. Try to see which obverse looks best and most right in the line with the rest of your set. When there are two varieties, I always try to out do my lesser important with the more valuable being a more attractive coin if I can. It's a psychological thing. Whether it is the 1942 Ty 1 and Ty 2, The 79 or 81. Someplace down the road the secondary variety is going to be ignored and the better proof will be paid more attention to it. If you have a hole empty for or filled in 1979 for TY 2. Use the 79 TY 1 maybe that doesn't show it up. Then of course, my gut feeling is to go with jbucks gut feeling that you should go with your gut feeling. |
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The step thing is not so much a big deal with proof nickels, ( most are full step anyway ) appearance is. Most people who collect coins will zip through proofs and pause for cameo that jump out for them. Since the 79 TY 2 is a bit more valuable, mine is a bit better looking in my set from the obverse point of view.
I am thinking you are filling a proof only Dansco album. I think they have a slot for both 79 but ignore the 81 TY 2 right?
Disclaimer : I may be wrong about anything, at any time! ..... and frequently, I am!
Edited by TNG
08/20/2009 11:52 am
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Every Dansco album that I own (or have ever seen) does not acknowledge the two 1981 types. That said, I do not own any of the 1981 Type 2 coins.
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I was waiting for your post Wheezydog.:) It is actually a Dansco 8113, it does have the 1979 Var II (clear S) slot, which is filled, :) but no slot for the Variation on the 1981.(didn't even know there was one):(
All slots with the exception of 2009 P&D,, 1942 P, & 1947 D are filled. Everything from 1964-2009 with either Mint Set, SMS and Proof Set coins. Pre 1964 is from roll searches with a few Uncir thrown in so far.
AS for original question, I have Coin 2 in the album now and the obverse cameo (all are very similar) looks very pretty between the 1979D and 1979S var II. The reverse when you look at it from back page really jumps out at you but, like was stated earlier, most people look at the obverse anyway.
AS ALWAYS,
Thank you for your input,
Mike
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