The Atlantic City Set of Jefferson Nickels
1950-D


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: FIVE-CENT PIECES - JEFFERSON
Item Description: 5C 1950 D
Grade: NGC MS 67 5FS
Owner: lehigh96
 
Winning Set: The Atlantic City Set of Jefferson Nickels
Date Added: 1/6/2011
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Mintage: 2.6 Million
Full Step Availability: 10%
Population MS67 5FS: 19/0
Date/mm Information: The lowest mintage of the series was widely hoarded and Bowers remarks "Although Mint State coins are very common today, most are rather dull or uninspiring in appearance, often struck from worn dies and lackluster. For a sparkling gem with sharp steps the adjective scarce can truly be applied.

Coin Description:
Very pretty streaky almond patina graces the exceptionally clean surfaces of this conditionally rare full step premium gem key date. An above average strike is evidenced by both 5FS and full details on Monticello and Jefferson's hair. Some very minor planchet roughness remains in the usual areas on the jaw and shoulder, but the fields are absolutely pristine. The luster seems rather mundane but does not at all detract from the eye appeal of this beautiful coin.

Comments:
This coin represents my 6th attempt to fill this slot in my registry set. The first 5 attempts were various MS67 coins. Most were either lack luster, poorly struck, or down right ugly. The 1950-D may not be difficult to find in mint state grades, but obtaining a specimen that fits in a high ranking registry set is a difficult chase indeed. At the outset of my endeavor to complete the Jefferson series, I knew I would need fantastic coin to represent the "so called" key date of the series. After 5 failed attempts to fill the slot, I began to consider the ever elusive 1950-D, my white whale. Well in this story, Ahab (Lehigh) wins. I present the "White Whale" of the Atlantic City Set of Jefferson Nickels. This coin was purchased via auction in the Heritage 2011 January FUN Sale for just a little more than 1/5 of the PCGS Price Guide value.

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