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I seem to be acquiring alot of Jefferson nickels from 1950 and under just in my circulated change.I hang onto them,and I have developed kind of an appeal for them.I love pennies,and have been putting a collection together for my son in them.But,I'm thinking of starting one In these nickels for myself.Anybody else collect these?I found a 1968S that looks different from my others, almost polished?Was this maybe a proof?Should I focus more on the proofs?I don't know ,I seem to have more of an appeal to just plain old circulated change.What do you think?Where should I start?Sandra. |
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Hi sn31 Jefferson nickels make a nice collection and can be put together Mostly form circulation,, the 50-D although some show up in circulation is one of the key dates,, as well as the silver War issues. I collect the Nickels in Unc, and sometimes end up with some of the proofs from breaking proof sets to get the Cents and Dimes. Can you post a pic of the 68-S I'm pretty sure that would have to be a proof issue coin. Rick |
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I have recently started a circulated nickel book. I going to try to do almost all of it from searching rolls. I am mainly doing this in my extra time. there are alot of proof sets I am trying get so I am bought 10.00 dollars last week and I will contiune returning them and getting new ones every week or so. this is just a fun way I amm doing it since I am on a very limited coin budget right now but still want to look through coins. So this is just a fun way for me to have some coins every week to play with. So it is not a set I am in a hurry or looking for the nicest set just something fun to do. I also have a Cent and dime book I ma working on. I am very focus on getting all the clad proof sets from 1960-2006 so that is my focus plus I am alway looking to add high graded coins to my type set. But yes I do like Jefferson nickels as well but is more then something extra to do not a main focus |
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I think it would be a challenge to put a nice Jefferson set together now from change-simply because the keys 38D and S, the 39 D AND S, and the 1950 D are simply not to be found in circulation- so- plan on purchasing these- they are still very affordable. Also the Wartime Nickels have pretty much been collected and either melted down- when worn, they are dirty looking- so this is why I say it would be a real challenge to put a nice set together- How many EF OR Au wartime nickels do you see on auctions? I have not seen an uncirculated set of Wartime Nickels offered in Coin World or on ebay since I can't remember when; I collected Wartime BU nickels and put together several sets- still have 4 Uncirculated sets of these- Yesiree- a real challenge is still awaiting for the brave at heart.IMHO Dewey |
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My wife and I recently completed a Jefferson collection each, almost entirely from circulation.
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I have I think an almost complete set (UNC) including proofs from 1950 and some D?Dies and varieties I am missing the the 1994 and 1997 and I think one or two more .. The keys are getting hard to find in unc as some one else has stated.. I amy also need to upgrade a coin or two
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07/09/2006 02:30 am
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Hey Jim
which Nickels do you need ? 94 and 97 MS or PR ?
Rick
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After 2Cents its jeffersons for me. I have so may sets on the go its not funny. I am just three coins short of completing my Post 1965 PR69 DCAM set. (I don't count the SMS sets despite what PCGS has to say) It is possible to find the 50D in circulation. Also War Nickels. The few casinos tht still have coin slots and not ticket in ticke out machines are a good source. I usually come back from Vegas with a roll or two of War Nickels and to date I have found 1 well circulated 50d It takes a couple of hours to go through $500 in nickels but it keeps us entertained. |
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I think Jeffersons are an excellent collection. I have a complete raw set. All after 48 are UNC and I am slowly replacing my remaining circulated ones as I come across them and the budget permits. I also have a PCGS registry set I am working on even slower the the raw set. http://www.pcgs.com/new_set_registr...3&alltime=noEdited by Ferret Lord
07/09/2006 3:39 pm
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Hi all,I hope I can be as lucky as Gary and his wife,and get these in circulation.I hear these are all pretty affordable as it stands.I like the plain old worn dates,would it be easier to get these in the dates I still need?sn31.
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Hi all,I hope I can be as lucky as Gary and his wife,and get these in circulation.I hear these are all pretty affordable as it stands.I like the plain old worn dates,would it be easier to get these in the dates I still need?sn31.
All of the Jeffersons are easier to get worn than unc except the past couple years and the 1950-D. This coin was saved out of circulation because of its relatively low mintage. It was probably the spark that lit the fire under BU rolls and bags in the early 1960's. At that time one could get a brand new bag of coins and sell it at a 50% profit. If it were even a couple years old then the sky was the limit. '50-D nickels were trading as high as $30 each at the time which is more than $150 in today's money. These can be found in circulated condition but require some effort. Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Hey Jim
which Nickels do you need ? 94 and 97 MS or PR ?
actually the ones that are special satin finishes that came in the special sets.. But thanks for the inquiry
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Forum Kid
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I have an MS 65 Common Date Jefferson nickel in a slabbed PCG. It's my only one but I will always treasure, It may not be worth alot but its at my study table all the time! I have a few interesting pieces of the Nickel. Thanks! TKC! |
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Dimes and nickels are my favorite Sandra. I have found many Jeffersons in circulation also, mostly 50's and 60's. I put them in 2x2 cards for now, thinking I will someday start a set but I am so AU/BU neurotic that I can only afford my Mercs, V-Nickels and Franklins for now.  |
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I put mine away in 2x2's for now too.I have only a few from the 40's,and a couple from the early 50's(not the 50d).I'll keep searching my change,I'm not sure if I'm ready to invest into these nickels yet,but I definitly hang onto them.As I stated above I like the plain old worn coins,but I plan to start at least one set of something in UNC or proof.Still hav'nt made my mind up to which coin set it will be.I'm just having alot of fun the way I'm doing it now.Thanks for all the responses,sn31.
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You can find most if not all of the Jefferson nickels in bank rolls, it just takes some time and effort on your part. The best part about searching bank rolls: you get the coins for 5 cents! |
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