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| 1938 Jefferson
Proof-66 Nickel |
United States
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1938' Early Proof
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PCGS PF 66
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Here is a Exceptionally Clean 1938 Proof Jefferson in a grade of (66) .
From these photo(s) above, you'll notice the quality these have.
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| 1938-Quadrupled Doubled-Dye (QDO) Jefferson Nickel |
United States
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5C 1938 QDO FS-105
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NGC MS 62
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The Jefferson Variety- Quad/Doubled Obverse !
There hasn't been very many of these Certified. Here are latest Populations below.
PCGS Total Certified: (16)
NGC Total Cerfified: (18)
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| 1938-P Jefferson
Mintstate66-FS |
United States
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1938-P with FS!
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PCGS MS 66
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Felix Oscar Schlag (December 4, 1891 – March 9, 1974)
"Original-Designer" of the United States Jefferson Nickel. I'd recommend reading our designers "Biography".
It's about what it was like in those days, an'what Felix went through and accomplished to get this Design'.
Back in 1938 there was a big rush to get rid of the Indian/Buffalo nickel, the public looking for something
different, after all, it used up its Twenty five year life span.
Felix Schlag Quotes: Just to set the record straight and to correct any errors concerning the disputed Jefferson
nickel competition, I wrote my life story for the reason that it might be of interest someday to a Jefferson collector.
If you enjoy interesting stories, you'll enjoy reading about Felix Schlag, finding his biography is located in the David/ Bowers Official Red Book) on Buffalo & Jefferson Nickels.
As for this 1938-P Jefferson, it's a brilliant nicely struck coin. The Quality stands out, along with the clear smooth fields on both sides. In Mint-State, most are usually very attractive with Luster, but finding a Full-Step in this date will be a challenge and you will most certainly pay a good premium for it!
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THE 1930's :
When I think of the daily life thru-out the 1930's, I think of the Great Depression, with long food lines, soaring-unemployment. It's sad to think of all the suffering that went on in this time era. The Great Depression, the American dream had become a nightmare, what was once the land of opportunity was now the land of desperation for many. Jobs/Money was scarce, people did what they could to make their lives happy. From Movies, Parlor-Games and Board-Games were very popular back then.
People gathered around their radios to listen to the New York Yankees. Young people danced to the Big Bands. President Franklin D Roosevelt, influenced the American people with his Fireside Chats. The Golden Age of the Mystery Novels, people escaped into their books, reading from writers Agatha Christie, Dashielle Hammett, and Raymond Chandler.
Things just didn't turn around an' get any better until we entered The Second World war, which started in early
December of 1941 in which, I will be going into more detail later.
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| 1938-D Jefferson
Mintstate66-FS |
United States
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5C 1938 D JEFFERSON
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NGC MS 66 5FS
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This 1938-Denver "Just-Glowed" from the Sunlight thru' My Window!
Here's an' example of how beautiful these Jefferson coins can be, most are always attractive and fully
struck. Alot of them do have a Golden-Light tone to them, but tryin' to find these semi-proof-like coins
are getting more elusive by the day.
While doing more research on this date, I noticed that back in this year that buying just (1) BU-Roll of 1938-D
Jeffersons, would cost you around $285.00! Now,that's a pretty good chunk of change in those days,
however' also collecting Bu-Rolls actually started its heyday after World War II ...
The Quality an Luster of this coin is Simply-Awesome! These Photo's pretty much tells it like it is!
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| 1938-S Jefferson
Mintstate67 |
United States
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5C 1938 S
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NGC MS 67
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The 1938-(SAN- FRANCISCO NICKEL !
During this year, these 1938 San Francisco' nickels were quite popular, but also had that
greasy look/color to them. Finding any with half decent Eye appeal/Strike is challenging.
When mentioning "Full Steps" in this date,now thats another story! Being considered spendy,
due to its populaton they will be spendy. I'm settling for this Mint-State-67 - It's Ngc-Certified.
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| 1938-S Jefferson
MS64-FS |
United States
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1938-S Full-Steps
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PCGS MS 64
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1938-S (SAN-FRANCISCO) JEFFERSON!
I Grabbed the MS64 with full steps for now, realizing just how spendy these "S"minted Jeffs
can get! Each grade upward from there will be getting real spendy.Many 1938-S Jefferson
coins were struck from tired or overused Dies. This resulted having most in very-weak full
steps, even more-so, than the 38-P and 38-D.
The General Appearence however, looks nice. If you get Lucky, some may even have
very Lustrous'Surfaces with that attractive "Greasy-Look" there so well noted for.
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| 1939 Jefferson Proof66-Reverse of 1938' |
United States
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1939 Rev of 1938' (Early Proof)
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PCGS PF 66
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The 1939 Jefferson Proof-66 Reverse of 1938
In the year 1939 there were (Type I & Type 2) Nickels.This Jefferson is the Early Type 1 , where it is also called the Reverse of 1938. Why did the US Mint do that? The Design on these Type 1 Jeffersons was lacking in design-detail, Later in the year the US Mint decided to improve this coin,that's where the Type II, Reverse of 1940 comes into the picture. If your head-set on collecting just Cameos,,,,,be prepared to spend big-bucks obtaining these in this year.
Looking on the back,(Reverse) on most of the coins,you'll notice the Monticello where you can see the step-area was wavy and weak in detail overall. That all ended when the new Reverses came out in the fall of 1939, being much more stronger with very sharp well- definded looking steps. This coin in the photo is an' exception, there just isn't too many
floating around to buy now a days in this condition.
The Jefferson proof you see from the photo(s) above doesn't do justice when looking at the steps, but in hand, this coin shows remarkable step quality compared to most others in this early Type. I paid a lil' over $200.00 for this, back in the spring of 2008'. I haven't checked the price values on these yet, but it should hold their value fairly well.
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| 1939 Jefferson
Mintstate66-FS |
United States
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Reverse of 1938'
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PCGS MS 66
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The 1939 Philidelphia nickel is such a Rare piece finding one with a full step designation. These Early year Jeffs,
were very tough to find. This year had (2) Reverses in which roughly around 10% had this (Type1) or' the reverse of 1938. After running production for a few weeks, the US Mint decided they needed an Upgrade immediately, they didn't like the dainty' thin Lettering, plus the steps were'nt that clearly defined either. When the Reverse of 1940 came out,
it was quite an improvement, and satisfied the officials at the mint.
This New Reverse was alot sharper in detail' and also in the step area as well. Getting back to the Reverse of 38', it was a (1 out to 1000) in finding one of these that had clean full steps! Popular demand/Short Supply will just keep driving up the value on these early minted Rev of 38's! The marks you see on these photo(s) are on the slab.
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| 1939 Jefferson Doubled Monticello |
United States
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DDR FS-022, - Fivaz-Stanton FS-801
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PCGS AU 53
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This 1939 Doubled Die Reverse or the Doubled Monticello Jefferson Nickel. This Variety in a old pcgs holder does show the doubling quite well on both the word MONTICELLO and FIVE CENTS which can be seen without a loupe. It came close to recieving a Mintstate Grade, but as you can notice its' been circulated, it's still considered a rare variety piece and the most popular an sought after in this year.
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| 1939 DDR REV OF 40 5C VP-001 MS62 |
United States
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5C 1939 DDR REV OF 40 FS-801
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NGC MS 62
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*** 1939 Jefferson DDR MS62 Reverse of 1940,NGC-Variety FS-801 ***
STRONG EARLY DIE-STATE VARIETY JEFFERSON/ A Low-Pop Nickel!
Description:
A lovely mint-state example of this (DDR) Variety. It's Listed in the Red Book and Cherry Picker's guides. The Strongest doubled die in this series.
*** Doubling on Monticello, (Five Cents, and Right side of Building).
Attributed by NGC as VP-001 / It's Tough to find one this nice' it looks like a MS63+ "A Great Classic Variety" .
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| 1939 QDR Jefferson Reverse OF 40
FS-802 MS67 |
United States
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5C 1939 QDR REV OF 40 FS-802
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NGC MS 67
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There actually is a 1939 Quad Reverse Jefferson Var- Nickel, which is similar to 1939' DDR Jeff Variety.
Yes, It still holds more popular demand than this QDR, however I really think this Variety is Rarer,and in this
Grade of MS67 Much Rarer! NGC Currently only 5 in this grade where Pcgs has not Certified Any that has
reached this Grade Level yet!
You'll notice the Quadrupled lettering on the reverse side, the die had been hubbed 4 times. An theres
that funny-looking Egg-Shaped (O) in the Monticello. This Qdr probably will not get much fanfare like its'
cousin the ddr, but the fact remains with it's ultra-low population and rarity, specialists will always have
their eye on this rare piece.
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| 1939 Pcgs AU58 QDR
Jefferson FS-802
(FS-022.5) |
United States
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QDR-Variety FS-802
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PCGS AU 58
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Another Rare Variety, the QDR' or Quad-Reverse of 39'! This Variety has been Hubbed/Stamped (4) Times.
It almost made a Mintstate Variety thru Pcgs. I've often wondered what the NGC grading experts would define
this coin at? It just might be worth my time an effort submitting,,,, With any luck, they may just grade this out a
mintstate variety after all!
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| 1939 DDR XF-40
Jefferson FS-801
(FS-022) |
United States
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FS-022 DDR-Variety
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PCGS XF 40
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This 1939 Doubled Die Reverse is highly sought after because of the clearly visual doubling on the Monticello
and the "Cents" . When you decide to buy into the Mintstate condition of this Variety/ Better' go check your
your funds at the bank first, because it' will be costly...
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| 1939 Jefferson
Rev of 40' MS67 |
United States
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5C 1939 REV OF 40 OMAHA BANK HOARD
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NGC MS 67
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These High-Grade Jeffersons are really nice to view. The photos above will show you its fine quality
and luster for that time period.
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| 1939-D Jefferson
Rev of 1938' MS67 |
United States
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5C 1939 D REV OF 38
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NGC MS 67
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According to the most recent NGC Population-Report, Only (25) 1939-D (Reverse of 38) nickels have ever been graded as a MS-67 . None have ever been graded higher by PCGS or NGC, which means this coin is one of the best examples around. The 1939-D Jefferson with this Reverse has approximately 25% of the Total-Mintage.
Zoom-in on these Photos, Quality-Gem Jeffersons just don't get much better than this. The Reverse side has a
mirror-Like)look to it. I believe this is a great coin, and definitely has alot of Investment Potential behind it...
I am still searching for that elusive one in a White Quality Strike with those Rare Full-Steps!
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| 1939-D Jefferson
Rev of 40' MS67 |
United States
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5C 1939 D REV OF 40
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NGC MS 67
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THE 1939-DENVER JEFFERSON
This 1939-D Jefferson was once at the peak of collector interest, as the lowest mintage issue
among the earlier dates,that is untill the 1950-D came along. But now it seems once again to be
bouncing back in collector interest. With this 1939-Denver Reverse of 1940 it comprizes about
3/4 of the mintage, but also being very much in demand as well.
Zooming in on these photos the visual presentation here is far more descriptive than text, the
sayin' goes - A Picture says a Thousand words!
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| 1939-D Jeff MS66
Reverse of 1938' |
United States
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Early Reverse of 1938'
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PCGS MS 66
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The 1939-D Jefferson Rev-38/ is also one of the Key-Dates,in this Jeff/Series.
The 1939-D's with this Reverse was probably around 25% (or-less) of the
Total Mintage. It has been a Favorite for a long time!
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| 1939-D Jeff MS66
Reverse of 1940 |
United States
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Redefined Reverse of 1940
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PCGS MS 66
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A Truly Superior Coin.It's a key date 1939 D reverse of 1940 Jefferson Nickel, with very minimal marks and virtually flawless fields. It's one of the most sought after key dates in the Jefferson series.
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| 1939-D Jefferson
Rev of 40 MS65-FS |
United States
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Redefined Revese of 1940
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PCGS MS 65
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The only distraction on this coin is there are couple of grease specks seen under magnification. The steps are clean and free of any distractions. A Truly Superior Coin With Full-Steps to Boot! It's a key date 1939 D reverse of 1940 Jefferson Nickel, with very minimal marks and virtually flawless fields.
Over the last 1 1/2 to 2 years this Jeff-series has been hammered price wise though. In my opinion not a bad time to be putting a few away(especially these). I would estimate that the overall prices in this series has dropped 40-50% over the last 18 months. It's one of the most sought after key dates in the Jefferson series.
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| 1939-S Jefferson
Rev of 38' MS67 |
United States
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5C 1939 S REV OF 38
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NGC MS 67
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Finding this 1939-S Jefferson Graded-MS67 ,took me by surprize. I just found a very scarce coin,a
reverse of (38') that has always been considered an expensive issue, right-along with its sibling, the
reverse of 1940. Not many of these exist in this high grade where with (both) grading services, Pcgs
and Ngc less than (25) are in this Grade. It wasn't until just recently these are just as rare or possibly
rarer than the 1939-Denver.
Alot of these 1939-S Jeffersons with the early reverse are really beautiful choice looking nickles , but
finding one of these are getting scarce.Finding one that has fullsteps, good luck! an these are getting
extremely hard to find. Imagine coming across one that shows clean 6FS! Ben Nagengast mentioned
in his book that back in the early 1980's a seller had one of these . It literally blew everyone away and
sold for $2,640 dollars at coin show.Another example of why I chose collecting in this Jefferson Series.
I'm often thinking to myself, is it possible to find one now,,,,,,,,,,,,What if ?
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| 1939-S Jefferson
Rev of 1938 MS66 |
United States
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Early Reverse of 1938'
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PCGS MS 66
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This 1939-S Reverse shows alot of luster. There are two varieties here, where this is the reverse of 1938 or
the early die. Most of these Jeffersons with this reverse of 38' are really nice an Choice Gems.This Mintstate
Jeff of 66, is just an example of how flashy these early reverses can get. If your looking for full steps you will
certainly pay dearly for it!
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| 1939-S Jefferson
Rev of 38 MS65-FS |
United States
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Reverse of 38' with FS!
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PCGS MS 65
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The 1939 San-Francisco Jefferson with Full-Steps!
That is the great thing about buying certified coins. This is a (Pcgs) third party graded nickel. Also, because it is in the holder,there is no chance that it will become corroded.
This light toning you see,(Imo)in my opinion,also suggests' it's originality of it. Trying to locate these in full-steps are getting very difficult to find these days.
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| 1939-S JEFFERSON
Rev of 1940 MS65 |
United States
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Reverse of 1940'
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PCGS MS 65
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These later Reverses of 1940', most of them didn't look as good or as brilliant as the earlier Reverse's. Alot
of the Reverse of 1940 shows their weak strike also.
Be careful if your thinking of buying any with fullsteps, for the step-area it has its share of details .
If you get lucky and find one with a great quality strike with clean full no intrusive marks on the steps,
All the way across? You may want to ask your relatives for a loan' you'll need it to buy one like that...
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| 1939-S Jefferson
Rev of 1940 MS65-FS |
United States
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Reverse of 1940'
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PCGS MS 65
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The 1939-S/Jefferson/Reverse of 1940/MS-65/ Full-Steps!
These 39-D and 39-S Rev(s) with (FS) are so hard-to-find, I almost gave up that any were still out there. Roughly-Half of 1939-S mintage has this reverse.These coins look just as nice as the 1938' coins, however' some are seen with an off' luster with a weak strike. Having a (Gem-Coin) like this one are rare, Also when you add-in the fact it being a Full-Step, It's Rarer yet!
Check-out these Photo(s), the reverse has a (mirror-like) Image, the Light "Kinda Bounces-back at Ya". The Quality and Full-Strike of this coin is superb and the more I study this, It may just Qualify for an' Up-Grade!
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| 1940 Jefferson
MS67 |
United States
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5C 1940
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NGC MS 67
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THE 1940's: The Decade That Changed America:
The Forties' was dominated by World War II, as it was the War Production that actually pulled us out of
the Great Depression. The United States was entering a period of prosperity with a soaring birthrate it
produced more consumers which fueled the economy, the United States emerged a SuperPower country.
Most 1940 Philadelphia Jeffersons have always been a nice looking coin, The obverse photo above has an'
exceptional look to it, check that one out! There are a few however' that were spotted during that time, so be
patient an look for that special one for your collection.
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| 1940-D Jefferson
MS67-FS |
United States
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5C 1940 D
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NGC MS 67 5FS
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When collectors talk about Jefferson nickels with a Gold Colored Tone to them, I keep thinking of my 1940 Denver.
A nice sharply struck nickel. Bernard Nagengast mentioned in his book that 20% of 1940 Jeffersons have full steps.
In my opinion, NGC is the most conservative than any other grading service when it comes to grading fullsteps.
"Eye Appeal with a Quality Strike" sure standout on both sides of this coin.
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| 1940-S Jefferson
MS67 |
United States
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5C 1940 S
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NGC MS 67
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This is a beautiful photo of the 1940-S Jefferson where it also has 75% Full Steps! There has only been (11) examples ever graded higher in MS67-with fullsteps, at the two top grading services. Zoom in on these photo(s) this nickel is Absolutely-Stunning to look at!
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| 1941 Jefferson Proof64 |
United States
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5C 1941
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NGC PF 64
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The Quality that went into these early Jefferson Proofs are amazing. The only thing I've read
about these,is that some had some sort of an abrasion on Jeffersons shoulder area, other
than that, their simply beautiful coins.
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| 1941-P Jefferson
MS66-FS |
United States
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5C 1941
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NGC MS 66 5FS
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******* THE JEFFERSON NICKEL GOES TO WAR ! *******
Roosevelt was unable to directly enter the war, since the American people were still in favor of neutrality.
The Japanese took care of that, when they attacked Pearl Harbor. The day after the attack, on Dec 8,1941,
the U.S.declared war on Japan and Germany.With this unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor became a sudden
change for making the Jefferson Series. Nickel was in demand for stategic & military use,it was decided
to eliminate it from the five-cent piece altogether.
Silver took the place of nickel because in that time-period,this metal was less valuable than nickel.Nickel that
would've went into our coinage was transferred to our factories which would supply enough nickel,to harden
the steel for appoximately 1000 heavy tanks. After many tests, it was decided that an alloy of (56% Copper,
35% Silver and 9% Manganese) filled the bill. These Wartime,"Silver" Jeffersons' ran past the end of World
War II, until December 1945.
A few hours after the Pearl Harbor attack, Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was saying:
"I fear all we have done is Awaken a Sleeping-Giant And' filled him with a Terrible-Resolve...."
***** Admiral Yamamoto Couldn't of been more Accurate Making That Statement! *****
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| 1941-D Jefferson
MS67 |
United States
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5C 1941 D
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NGC MS 67
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Here's a nice looking 41' Denver nickel, this piece came up just short of becoming a 6 full step coin.
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| 1941-S Jefferson
Inverted Mint-Mark MS-64 Variety |
United States
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5C 1867 NO RAYS MPD FS-1310
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NGC MS 64
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Jefferson 1941 San Francisco, Small-s ( Inverted Nickel!)
Not very many in Mintstate at all in either of the Top 2 Grading-Services. Pcgs only recently started to publish
it in their Population Report. I always keep a eye open for these scarce varieties being very low pop, this one fits
right-in for me.I believe in the not to distant future,collector interest will expand/grow as more young collectors enter
this series. The Populations below are the current updates on this variety. Pretty darn tough to find in MS!
NGC Grading Service: Total-Pop: Only (8) with only (2) in MS64! only (3) Higher!
PGCS Grading Service: Total-Pop: Only (6) with (0) in MS64! only (3) Higher!
You can find this variety on page 308 of the Cherrypickers' Guide. This small (s) mint mark was accidently punched into the die upside down and never was corrected. This Mintstate-64 Inverted Jefferson shows alot of quality with
smooth surfaces on both sides of this coin. This is simply a Great Addition to any Set.
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| 1941-S Jefferson
Large S Variety MS66 |
United States
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5C 1941 S LARGE S
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NGC MS 66
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It's really tough to finding these in high ms. The "Large-S Variety" caused
extended press runs, perhaps the reason for most poor-quality's produced. I
got lucky this year and found another, but in a MS-67 only (3) are certified
thru Ngc, This large S above is still a fs-501, this is just showing the old
cross reference to it, as a fs-204,5 .
When you setout and start searching always look for the style of the "S" its
unique,having a Trianglar Shape to it, and its only in this year and mintmark.
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| 1942 Jefferson
Proof66 Type 1 |
United States
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75% copper-25% nickel
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PCGS PF 66
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These Type-1 or Early 1942 Proofs show alot of roughness from these early planchets. Trying to find one in a
quality strike will be a challenge. Also there were many of these Type 1's ,,, lightly struck around the shoulder of
Jefferson. Finding one that qualifies to your taste, will have its' rewards...
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| 1942 Jefferson
MS67 Type 1 |
United States
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5C 1942 NICKEL
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NGC MS 67
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Now, here's a well defined early mintstate Jefferson with lots of luster to it! Searching for these in this condition
will be tedius, but well worth it, once you find one of these. This is where working has its benefits!
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| 1942 Jefferson
MS66-FS Type 1 |
United States
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5C 1942 NICKEL
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NGC MS 66 5FS
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Here is a Rare Beauty!
This would be wonderful addition to a Jefferson nickle collection. Graded NGC MS66-FS. The1942 nickel
with the version Type1- No P mint mark. There Is very few at this grade level with full-steps which pushes
this coins value up tremendously! This 1942' Jefferson has alot of Luster to it, and alot have their irregular
surfaces from worn dyes. Five and Six Full-Steps exist, but finding one with nice quality surfaces and Eye-
Appeal will be difficult.
Also being called the Copper-Nickel of 42' ,at one time used to be reasonably priced, that is until collectors
started studing it more closely finding these a low pop-rarity. So yes the price is indeed warranted since this
issue is "Rarer" than the 1941 and its probably just as rare than the 1942- P silver alloy coin. Finding these
in Gem-Quality with smooth fields is indeed a challenge.
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| 1942 Jefferson
MS66-FS |
United States
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5C 1942 NICKEL
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NGC MS 66 5FS
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This is my extra'one I found, much like the other in my circulated set. Finding
these are really tough,so when I stumbled across it again, I wanted this as an
extra'. One like this with its nice quality surface and Eye-Appeal is getting to
be very difficult. From these photos you'll notice the how nice it is. I knew
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| 1942 Jefferson
Doubled Die Obverse
MS64 VP-002 |
United States
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5C 1942 DDO NICKEL FS-102
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NGC MS 64
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1942 JEFFERSON VARIETY!
A NGC MS64, TYPE ONE DBL DIE OBVERSE FS-102 VARIETY NICKEL .
THIS IS THE FIRST ONE I HAVE EVER SEEN, IT'S A WELL KNOWN VARIETY
AND CONSIDERED SCARCE AND LOW-POP. THEY CAN BE SEEN IN THE
CHERRYPICKERS GUIDEBOOK.
THERE ARE ONLY (14) WHERE EIGHT IN THIS GRADE, WITH THREE HIGHER!
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| 1942 Jefferson
Proof66 Type 2 |
United States
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56%Copper/35% Silver/9%Maganese
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PCGS MS 66
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Jefferson Type-2 nickels were redefined and show better quality. The US-Mint has now started making their first "Silver" coinage. They done a great job of this, giving them sharp and detailed look with eye appeal to boot.
These are sought after because they'll be the only "Silver Proof Wartime" nickels in this Series. So Keep
your eyes open and watch the price slowly increase, especially in the higher grades the next few years.
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| 1942-P Jefferson
MS67 |
United States
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5C 1942 P SILVER
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NGC MS 67
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******* THE JEFFERSON NICKEL GOES TO WAR ! *******
Roosevelt was unable to directly enter the war, since the American people were still in favor of neutrality.
The Japanese took care of that, when they attacked Pearl Harbor. The day after the attack, on Dec 8,1941,
the U.S.declared war on Japan and Germany.With this unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor became a sudden
change for making the Jefferson Series. Nickel was in demand for stategic & military use,it was decided
to eliminate it from the five-cent piece altogether.
Silver took the place of nickel because in that time-period,this metal was less valuable than nickel.Nickel that
would've went into our coinage was transferred to our factories which would supply enough nickel,to harden
the steel for appoximately 1000 heavy tanks. After many tests, it was decided that an alloy of (56% Copper,
35% Silver and 9% Manganese) filled the bill. These Wartime,"Silver" Jeffersons' ran past the end of World
War II, until December 1945.
A few hours after the Pearl Harbor attack, Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was saying:
"I fear all we have done is Awaken a Sleeping-Giant And' filled him with a Terrible-Resolve...."
***** Admiral Yamamoto Couldn't of been more Accurate Making That Statement! *****
As for our 1942-Philadelphia (Silver) Jefferson:
This was the first year adding this metal "Silver" in our nickels, which turned out very beautiful coins, however
the coins that were circulated around, the (Maganese) that was put into these caused alot showing a darkened
look to them. The uncirculated ones kept their flashy brilliant shine because collectors stuck these away.
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| 1942 Jefferson
MS66-FS |
United States
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5C 1942 P SILVER
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NGC MS 66 5FS
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This was the first year adding this metal "Silver" in our nickels, which turned out very beautiful coins, however
the coins that were circulated around, the (Maganese) that was put into these caused alot showing a darkened
look to them. The uncirculated ones kept their flashy brilliant shine because collectors stuck these away. Just
a beautiful fullstep war nickel.
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| 1942-D Jefferson
MS67-FS |
United States
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5C 1942 D
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NGC MS 67 5FS
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THE AMAZING HISTORY BEHIND THE "1942-D JEFFERSON NICKEL"
In uncirculated condition, the 1939-D, 1939-S, and 1942-D are far rarer than the 1950-D
and command higher prices than most other coins in this Jefferson Series.1942 was not
a good year for the U.S, it looked like the Japanese would soon be on the west coast.
To bad this nickel could not talk,for it would have one heck of a story to tell. The Only
place the value on this can go is Up!
The 1942-D nickel is not a silver nickel. That year the Denver mint onlystruck the type
that was .750 copper and .250 nickel. Due to the change over to the war time silver alloy
that year the Denver mint stuck 13,938,000 nickels in 1942.
(The Jefferson Nickel Analyst/by Bernard Nagengast)
The 1942-D Jefferson has been long recognized as one of the "Keys"in this series,despite
its Relatively high mintage under-appreciated for Decades fewer than 14 million pieces
were struck. Most Importantly, this issue was not spared the ravages of circulation to any
significance...Since only a (FEW-ORIGINAL-ROLLS) were with-held from circulation.The
price for any High-Grade 1942-D Jeff will be Steep in Price, compared to other dates in
this series.
From ( David Bowers/ The Buffalo & Jefferson Nickel Red Book!)
Years ago I determined that the 1942-D was under-rated in (MS) ,simply because in the
handling and seeing countless (Out of Thousands of Rolls of Early Jefferson Nickles),This
1942-D Date was the Rarest-Roll! Bein' equally' as scarce as the 1939-D nickel.
Walter Breen Reported back in the 1950's, that there were "No Bag-Lots Saved"! However,
He did hear that just (1) bag-set, was sold by an Indiana Dealer. I've never heard of any-other
Bag-Sets from the 1942 or 1939 Denver Mints, since the 1950's.
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| 1942-D Jefferson
MS67-FS |
United States
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5C 1942 D
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NGC MS 67 5FS
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THE AMAZING HISTORY BEHIND THIS "1942-D JEFFERSON DENVER COIN!"
In uncirculated condition, the 1939-D, 1939-S, and 1942-D are far rarer
than the 1950-D and command higher prices than any other coins in this
Jefferson Series!
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1942 was not a good year for the U.S., it looked like the Japanese would soon
be on the westcoast.Too bad this nickel could not talk,for it must have one hellva'
story to tell. The Only place the value can go is UP!.
The 1942-D nickel is not a silver nickel. That year the Denver mint only
struck the type that was .750 copper and .250 nickel. Due to the change
over to the war time silver alloy that year the Denver mint only stuck
13,938,000 nickels in 1942.
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From (The Jefferson Nickel Analyst/by Bernard Nagengast)
The 1942-D Jefferson has been long recognized as one of the "Keys"
in this series,despite its Relatively high mintage.If this Jeff/IMO/is
the "Killer-Date", (Varities not-included)in this Series,it would be this
1942-D Nickel."Under-appreciated for Decades"/an'fewer than 14 MILLION pieces
were struck. An Most Importantly, this issue was not spared the ravages
of circulation to any signficant degree...Since only a (FEW-ORIGINAL-ROLLS) were
with-held from circulation, the price for any High-Grade1942-D Jeff/will be Steep
in Price, compared to other dates in this series.
Finding one "Uncirculated" they are quite rare! Most of these coins in
this issue/date were circulated, where finding these in BU condition
is scarce.
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| 1942-D Jefferson
MS67 |
United States
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5C 1942 D
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NGC MS 67
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The 1942-D Jefferson Nickel, has been long recognized,as one of the Key-
Un-circulated dates, despite its relatively High Mintage, the 1942-D is quite
rare in uncirculated condition.
This Date is under-rated in Mint-State! With the handling and seeing count-
less of Thousands of Rolls of Early Jefferson nickels, the 1942-D was the "Rarest-Roll" ,
next to the 1939-D. Bernard Nagengast considers it to be equally as rare.
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| 1942-D/D Genuine
Horizontal D |
United States
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1942 D/D Horizontal D
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PCGS Genuine
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Well, this is it! The 1942 D over D Horizontal Jefferson nickel. This wasn't graded-out by Pcgs because of the
scratch on the reverse. As this is considered one of the rarest in the Jefferson Series, in the Variety Dept.I had
to grab it not only by the reference on it, but also on the overall condition of this coin.
I've seen alot of these horizontal D nickels, and this one just looks awesome, despite of a scratch and its
genuine status. Even the mintmark horizontal D, shows quite well, better than most.
By looking at this, you will see what I mean when you compare others to it. There's alot that look dark and
unattractive that has very little eye appeal. With this variety being the rarest in the series, I feel very lucky
getting it. I believe that without that scratch' this would've made a mintstate easily.
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| 1943-P Jefferson
Doubled Die Variety
MS63 VP-002 |
United States
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Jefferson Variety VP-002 5C 1943 P DDO FS-106
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NGC MS 63
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Here is a very popular (DDO) Jefferson Variety! The 1943-Philly'- Doubled Die Obverse. It is commonly known as the "Two Eyes" or "Doubled Eye" Variety.
A very nice strike on this Silver (War) nickel with doubling clear and prominent on all letters and the date. The population of around 363 coins, certified by both the top 2 grading services, as of Aug 2012' .
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| 1942-S Jefferson
MS67 |
United States
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5C 1942 S
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NGC MS 67
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Midway-based Bombers attack the Japanese Carrier Striking Force, 4 June 1942. U.S. Carrier Planes Disable Akagi, Kaga and Soryu, on 4th June 1942. Hiryu Bombed, Abandoned and Sunk, 4-5 June 1942.
Midway was a signficant victory for the US Navy, when the smoke cleared the Japanese lost 4 carriers, a heavy cruiser, plus 3 destroyers, and close to 275 planes. By the end of the day, U.S. carrier planes found and bombed Hiryu. Being Deprived of useful air cover, and after hours of shocked indecision, Japans Fleet commander Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto called off the Midway operation and retreated. Six months into the War' , Japan's great Pacific War offensive was over!
Japan's Top War-Statagists thought they devised a plan that was brilliant, later realizing it would have actually been better by avoiding a confrontation with the United States altogether.
Now, with our 1942-S Jefferson, in this year, these were usually seen as Lustrous and Sharply Detailed. Looking for fullsteps will be difficult finding one with mintstate quality to it. These are really a challenge to find.
There were also two die/cracks in this year which extended thru the "S", on the (Reverse Side) creating a look of a dollar sign. I got lucky and found both Die Breaks that grades out a MS-66 showing this detail. I took the liberty of adding these well known die-cracks in the 1944-S category for your enjoyment. Your welcome to view my "Custom Set" of Vintage Jeffersons as well...
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| 1942-S Jefferson
MS66 (Die Crack) |
United States
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5C 1942 S
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NGC MS 66
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This (Die-Crack) 1942 Jefferson, from the San Francico Mint. A well known Specialist Bernard Nagengast mentioned in his book,"The Jefferson Nickel Analyst". This has the Die-break extending through the "S" Mintmark,if you look closely you'll see it, this created a Dollar-Sign ($) effect to it! . In my opinion, what makes this a little more of a Rarity' to me, Is the fact' that this coin seems to have (2)Separate Die Cracks ! The 1st Die-Crack is from 12:00 down to the Dome. The 2nd Die-Crack is from about 5:00 up through the Building, (almost) parallel to the plane of the 1st- Die-Crack... Aside from that fact, this being a well known Die, I was taken-in, with both (42-S & 44-S) dies having a High Grade of MS66. Check out the photos on these Silver War-Time Jeffs, these coins deserve recognition with clean brilliant/white surfaces...
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| 1943/2 JEFFERSON
Variety AU-55 |
United States
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5C 1943/2 P
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NGC AU 55
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This 1943/2-P Jefferson nickel could eventually become one of the most sought-after nickels. What do we know about this coin for sure? This nickel was created when a Mint worker accidently rehubbed a die dated 1942 with a 1943 hub. All known examples of the 1943/2-P Jefferson nickel were struck from one pair of dies.
This 1943/2-P overdate was first reported in July 1948, but that piece was already quite worn. It was not until 1978 that someone came forth with an uncirculated piece and the overdate was confirmed. Uncirculated pieces are really rare.
All things considered, there are probably fewer than 40,000 possible survivors - IN ALL CONDITIONS!
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| 1943-D Jefferson
MS67 |
United States
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5C 1943 D
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NGC MS 67
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November 8, 1943. Roosevelt and Churchill soon realized if they were to win this war they needed Joseph Stalin. They setup a conference between the U.S.,Great Britain, and the USSR, where they meet together for the first time. All three agreed that the Western Allies would invade France in June 1944. Joseph Stalin sending his soviet forces in on the east, the same time the US Forces and Britain goes in. This created a tremendous blow to the German forces.
This 1943 Denver has a nice flashy appearance to it. Trying to find a one that looks awesome in quality and strike, these will be scarce to locate...
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| 1943-S Jefferson
MS67 |
United States
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5C 1943 S
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NGC MS 67
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Admiral Nimitz, with his Naval-Forces, attacked Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Guadalcanal lays at the southeast end of the Solomons, an island chain 600 miles long.The marines landed on 7 August 1942, without opposition, and quickly overran an important airfield.Slowly American resources grew, while the Japanese were increasingly unable to make up their losses. November the Navy won a smashing victory in the waters offshore; not until February -- six months after the initial landing -- was Guadalcanal finally secured.
With This 1943-S Jefferson, it's one of the easiest War-Time Nickels to find with full-steps. It's really a very nice looking coin,with lots of Luster,an' sometimes seen with prooflike surfaces.
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