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Congratulations & A New Year's Resolution

Until now, all of my Journals have been a historical documentation of my coin acquisitions. I would like to take some time out in this journal entry to offer my congratulations to the 2011 NGC Registry Award Winners and to state my New Year's Resolution in relation to my collection. The Registry Awards this year seemed to have caused a very emotional response from many of the participants. I think it is important to realize that everyone in a position to win an award works very hard on their
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1959-D Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66

Obtained a 1959-D Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66 from a Heritage 2011 Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131152 for $53 and 37 registry points. This auction was won using a max bid of $144. 1959-D 5C MS66: NGC Census: (159/16). PCGS Population (40/0) (12/11). Auction: Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131152 Lot #27479 Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: December 27, 2011 Coin Description: An immensely attractive coin with super clean surfaces and a hammered strike. A bronze p
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1949-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66

Obtained a 1949-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66 from a Heritage 2011 Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131152 for $56 and 59 registry points. This auction was won using a max bid of $89. 1949-S 5C MS66: NGC Census: (130/21). PCGS Population (76/0) (12/11). Auction: Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131152 Lot #27475 Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: December 27, 2011 Coin Description: Attractive golden toning with lilac peripheries adorns this well struck premium gem with
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1949 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66

Obtained a 1949 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66 from a Heritage 2011 Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131152 for $44 and 37 registry points. This auction was won using a max bid of $230. 1949 5C MS66: NGC Census: (105/5). PCGS Population (72/0) (12/11). Auction: Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131152 Lot #27474 Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: December 27, 2011 Coin Description: Both sides of this extremely attractive lustrous premium gem show concentric bands of yellow,
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1952-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67

Obtained a 1952-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 from Teletrade Auction #3187 for $150 and 237 registry points. 1952-D 5C MS67: NGC Census: (40/0). PCGS Population (1/0) (12/11). Auction: 3187 Lot #1800 Seller: Teletrade Auction Ended On: December 11, 2011 Coin Description: Both sides are enveloped by an attractive patina of mixed golden orange and lilac. With the exception of the steps, Monticello is fully detailed and the obverse is well struck as well. Some planchet roughness exists o
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1941-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67

Obtained a 1941-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 from Teletrade Auction #3187 for $242 and 304 registry points. 1941-S 5C MS67: NGC Census: (83/0). PCGS Population (1/0) (12/11). Auction: 3187 Lot #1745 Seller: Teletrade Auction Ended On: December 11, 2011 Coin Description: Remarkably clean surfaces are complimented by an alluring almond patina and full satin luster. Not the most attractive coin in the collection but it is very distinctive and technically deserving of the assigned grade.
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1955-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66

Obtained a 1955-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS from Teletrade Auction #3020 for $132 and 336 registry points. 1955-D 5C MS66: NGC Census: (89/0). PCGS Population (30/0) (2/11). Auction: 3020 Lot #1235 Seller: Teletrade Auction Ended On: February 23, 2011 Coin Description: As expected for the date, the details are mushy in the centers, specifically the steps on the reverse and the ear area on the obverse. Otherwise, the coin is actually well struck. There is extensive die wear which
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1957-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS

Obtained a 1957-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS from Teletrade Auction #3018 for $300 and 366 registry points. 1957-D 5C MS66 5FS: NGC Census: (15/1). PCGS Population (8/0) (2/11). Auction: 3018 Lot #1291 Seller: Teletrade Auction Ended On: February 21, 2011 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 m
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1938-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66

Obtained a 1938-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66 from Teletrade Auction 3191 for $150 and 37 registry points. This auction was won using a max bid of $275. 1938-S 5C MS66: NGC Census: (507/255). PCGS Population (678/25) (11/11). Auction: 3191 Lot #1249 Seller: Teletrade Auction Ended On: December 18, 2011 Coin Description: Both sides of this minimally abraded premium gem are enveloped by a stunningly beautiful patina of lemon-lime, ice blue, lilac, and bright gold. In addition, the str
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1939 Rev of 38 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66

Obtained a 1939 Rev of 38 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66 from a Heritage 2011 Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131119 for $40 and 45 registry points. This auction was won using a max bid of $80. 1939 Rev of 38 5C MS66: NGC Census: (147/398). PCGS Population (218/27) (5/11). Auction: Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131119 Lot #20067 Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: May 8, 2011 Coin Description: A superb example of the date/mm with outstanding luster, and exacting strike,
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1950 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66

Obtained a 1950 Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS66 from a Heritage 2011 Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131119 for $53 and 20 registry points. This auction was won using a max bid of $225. 1950 5C MS66: NGC Census: (237/42). PCGS Population (88/0) (5/11). Auction: Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131119 Lot #20082 Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: May 8, 2011 Coin Description: This coin has a similar color pattern the king of my collection, the 1941-D. The obverse boasts inter
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1944-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67+*

Obtained a 1944-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67+* from Heritage Auctions on 2/27/11 for $184 and 490 registry points upgrading from an MS67. This auction was won using a max bid of $345. 1944-D NGC MS67+*: NGC Census: (1923/1). PCGS Population (95/0) (12/11). Auction: Sunday Internet Coin Auction #131109 Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: Feb 27, 2011 Coin Description: From a technical standpoint, this coin is finest coin in the entire collection. The surfaces are imma
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1938-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67

Obtained a 1938-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 from deadkey (E-Bay seller) for $99 and 251 registry points for upgrading from an MS66. The coin was won using a max bid of $125. 1938-S JEFFERSON NICKEL NGC MS67 Seller: E-Bay Seller: deadkey E-Bay Listing: 180620523504 Ended: Feb 09, 201107:55:08 PST Coin Description: Light golden toning adorns both sides of this lustrous well struck premium gem. Despite the LDS evidenced by some die wear and a prominent die crack in Jefferson's hair,
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1962 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS

Obtained a 1962 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS from Paradise Precious Metals (E-Bay: beers3740) for $132.50 and 163 registry points. The coin was won using a max bid of $310. 1962 5C Jefferson...NGC MS 66 5FS...Pop 12/2 Tough Coin Seller: Paradise Precious Metals (E-Bay: beers3740) E-Bay Listing: 280623768734 Ended: Feb 05, 201117:15:18 PST Coin Description: Light even golden toning rests atop lustrous and very well struck surfaces. There are some remnant planchet flaws on the o
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1948 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS

Obtained a 1948 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS from a Heritage 2011 February Long Beach Signature Sale Auction for $443 and 220 registry points. This auction was won using a max bid of $598. 1948 5C MS66 5FS NGC Census: (6/1). PCGS Population (11/0) (1/11). Auction: 2011 February Long Beach Signature Auction #1152 Lot # 3293 Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: Feb 2, 2011 Coin Description: Lovely apricot, ice-blue, and rose tints embrace this coruscating and crisp
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1959 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS

Obtained a 1959 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS from DM Rare Coins (E-Bay Coinman1794) for $427.50 and 304 registry points. The coin was purchased using a BIN option on E-Bay. The original price was $450 and I took advantage of a 5% discount offered by the seller. 1959 NGC MS66 5FS JEFFERSON 5C ~ FINEST KNOWN & PL OBV! Seller: Coinman1794 (DM Rare Coins) E-Bay Listing: 200570130685 Ended: Feb 05, 201120:58:35 PST Coin Description: A gorgeous untoned premium gem with an impecca
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1946 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67

Obtained a 1946 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 from a Heritage Internet Only Auction for $184 and 272 registry points. This auction was won using a max bid of $713. 1946 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). PCGS Population (0/0) (1/11). Auction: Tuesday Internet Coin Auction #211014 Lot #26725 Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: Jan 25, 2011 Coin Description: A very lustrous premium gem that is dominated on both sides by a very attractive gray patina infused with shades of
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1942-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66

Obtained a 1942-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 from Teletrade Auction #2992 for $42. This coin will not compete in any of my registry sets. 1942-D 5C MS66 NGC Teletrade Auction: 2292 Lot # 1348. Seller: Teletrade Auction Ended On: Sunday, Jan 9, 2011 Coin Description: Intense bright gold patina envelops both sides of this extremely lustrous well struck premium gem. Fully detailed in both Jefferson's portrait as well as the features of Monticello. Only the 6th step is missing from
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1940-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 6FS

Obtained a 1940-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 6FS from Heritage 2011 FUN Sale for $978 and an upgrade of 713 registry points over my MS67 5FS This auction was won using a max bid of $1,278. 1940-S 5C MS67 Six Full Steps NGC. Census: 5 in 67 Six Full Steps, none finer (11/10). Auction: 2011 January Tampa FUN Signature & Platinum Night US Coin Auction #1151 Lot 4503. Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: Jan 5, 2011 Coin Description: The obverse boasts an almost
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1950-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 5FS

Obtained a 1950-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 5FS from Heritage 2011 FUN Sale for $1,093 and an upgrade of 111 registry points over the MS67 This auction was won using a max bid of $2,070. 1950-D 5C MS67 Five Full Steps NGC. Census: 19 in 67 Five Full Steps, 0 finer (11/10). Auction: 2011 January Tampa FUN Signature & Platinum Night US Coin Auction #1151 Lot 4505. Seller: Heritage Rare Coin Auctions Auction Ended On: Jan 5, 2011 Coin Description: Very pretty streaky almond pat
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1948-D Jefferson Nickel ANACS MS66 5FS

Obtained a 1948-D Jefferson Nickel ANACS MS66 5FS from Jefferson_Nickels (E-Bay) for $47 to fill a slot in my album collection. This coin was purchased using a BIN option on E-Bay. 1948-D Jefferson Nickel Anacs MS66 5 Full steps Seller: Jefferson_Nickels E-Bay Item #: 230564954249 Ended: Jan 04, 201121:34:29 PST Coin Description: Gorgeous light bright gold toning rests over lustrous, clean, and remarkably well struck surfaces. A few minor distractions and spotting limit the grad
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1948-S Jefferson Nickel ANACS MS66

Obtained a 1948-S Jefferson Nickel ANACS MS66 from Suchanm (E-Bay) for $17 to fill a slot in my album collection. This coin was purchased using a BIN option on E-Bay. 1948 S JEFFERSON 5c *** SUPERB GEM BU + *** ANACS MS66 Seller: Suchanm E-Bay Item #: 130467345467 Ended: Jan 04, 201121:34:29 PST Coin Description: The obverse of this nickel displays an attractive distinctive, almost polished looking mint frost that seems to be common for the 1948-S. A very weak strike is evidence
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1956 & 1957 Jefferson Nickels NGC MS65 Richmond Collection

Obtained a 1956 & 1957 Jefferson Nickels NGC MS65 from Marbury63 (E-Bay) for $25 and 4 registry points. 1956 5 cent NGC MS65 Richmond Collection 1957 5 cent NGC MS65 Richmond Collection Seller: Marbury63 E-Bay Auction #: 290506934772 & 290506935036 Ended: Dec 05, 201022:10:30 PST Coin Description 1956: Delicate intermingled orange-gold and army green patina rests over smooth satin surfaces on the obverse. The shade of orange on the reverse is a little more intense. A rath
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1947-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS

Obtained a 1947-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS from Greattoning (E-Bay) for $159 and -103 registry points. The auction was won using a max bid of $265. 1947 d NGC MS66 5FS Gem Rainbow Toned Jefferson Nickel Seller: Greattoning E-Bay auction #: 370463686905 Ended: Dec 12, 201018:13:28 PST This is now the fourth coin that I have purchased from this seller with the certification # 2538159-xxx. If these four coins were indicative of the eye appeal of the entire collection, I consider an
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1946-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67

Obtained a 1946-S Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 from Eternity Coin (E-Bay) for $95 and 163 registry points. This coin was purchased using the BIN option and the seller included a gem proof 2004-S Keelboat Jefferson in a 2x2 as a free bonus coin which was a nice touch. * 1946-S Jefferson Nickel 5C - NGC MS67 - Nice Coin! * Seller: Eternity Coin E-Bay Listing: 200551362745 Ended: Dec 07, 201022:25:15 PST Coin Description: Light champagne toning rests over clean lustrous well struck su
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