11 MS 65/67 Full Step Silver Thomas Jefferson War Nickels set in pres. cases

Description: The following info. is from ngc web site "Since choice and gem examples of all dates are plentiful, Jefferson nickel enthusiasts have seized on another feature of the coin's design to separate superior pieces from less desirable ones. Collectors have long noted that not all the steps of Monticello (Jefferson's home depicted on the reverse) are visible on most coins. This design element is the deepest cavity in the reverse die, and it is opposite another deep cavity in the obverse die. Both conditions weigh against the planchet metal being compressed sufficiently in a single blow from the press to fill the dies completely. It is even possible that some dies were themselves not hubbed sufficiently to show full steps, meaning that coins struck from them didn't stand a chance." The frequency of full steps varies from one date to the next, but there are some familiar patterns. A date such as 1940-D is often seen with full steps, while a 1960-D nickel is quite rare in this condition, though average examples were widely hoarded in mint state. It is nearly impossible to complete a collection in which every coin displays a full complement of steps from one side of the stairway to the other, but plenty of cherrypickers still try. "This is a collection of 11 professionally graded MS 65 to 67 Full Step Silver War Nickels, minted between 1942-45 in the United States. The coins are composed of 56% Copper, 35% Silver, and 9% Manganese, and have been certified by PCGS and NGC. They are presented in two wooden display holders and are all uncirculated. The coins are all part of the Jefferson nickel series and were struck in business style. In the first holder the 42-P is version II and is 6 full steps, it is graded MS65 next the 42-S is graded MS66 with 5 steps then the 43-P is a MS65 with 5 steps the 43-D is MS67 with 5 steps and finally comes a 43-S at MS66 having 5 full steps. The second holder contains a 44-P at MS65 a 44-D at MS65 next comes the hard to find 44-S at MS66 in the 45 year the P is a MS65 the D is a MS66 and the Piece de resistance is a 1945 S at MS67. In his book "The Jefferson Nickel Analyst" Bernard Nagengast has the platform: "The 45-S is similar in appearance to the 44-S, but generally worse! The coins are usually frosty but are often seen with moderate to severe surface roughness. Much of the issue was struck from warn dies. This date is the "stopper' in assembling a set of 5 Full Steps war nickels, as it is much rarer than the second toughest date the 44-S." Existence of Proof like coins very rare with semi or full proof like surfaces, and I would say this is probably one though I'm not a pro grader They are a great addition to any coin collection and are perfect for display. Don't miss the opportunity to own these rare and valuable coins that seldom comes up. If you would like to leave any of the coins out and replace them with your own selection/grade contact me probably that would be fine to deduct $ as I am in the process of upgrading to all 66 or better and looking for a suitable '42 proof to put in the 1 remaining slot.

Price: 4615 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2024-12-28T17:27:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 35 USD