The Atlantic City Set of Jefferson Nickels
1957-D


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Coin Details

  

Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: FIVE-CENT PIECES - JEFFERSON
Item Description: 5C 1957 D
Grade: NGC MS 66 5FS
Owner: lehigh96
 
Winning Set: The Atlantic City Set of Jefferson Nickels
Date Added: 2/21/2011
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Mintage: 136.8 Million
Full Step Availability: 1%
Population MS66 5FS: 23/1
Date/mm Info: Lustrous eye appealing examples are available but full steps are rare.

Coin Description:
The coin has an almost glossy appearance with a golden patina. The obverse strike is weak in the center but the reverse shows very good detail in Monticello with 5 strong defined steps.

Comments:
Not the most attractive nickel in the set, but the rarity of the steps makes any full step example for this date a prize. Where else in the numismatic world can you get a coin with a population of less than 25 in the top grade for $250. Even the population in MS66 without full steps is rather small at 215/18 (12/2011). The existence of the mint sets from this year will certainly yield many more premium gems, but remember, only 1 in 100 will have full steps. Don't expect the population of this date/mm in full steps to increase much. Instead, expect the price of these coveted full steps examples to rise in price over the upcoming years.

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