Obtained a 1942-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67 from Heritage Auctions for $546.25 and 437 registry points.

The auction was won using a bid of $750.

Heritage Auctions

2010 April-May Milwaukee, WI CSNS US Coin Auction #1139 Lot 1169

Description:

1942-D 5C MS67 Six Full Steps NGC. An exactingly struck Superb Gem, struck on the eve of the alloy changeover during World War II. Nickel-white surfaces show a mixture of overtones, rose, gold, and pale blue chief among them. Census: 13 in 67 Full Steps, 0 finer (3/10). (#74014)

The Heritage photos of this coin are extremely poor. They are underexposed, the white balance is off, and the reverse is out of focus.

Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised by a spectacular nickel when I opened the package. The steps are flawless, a quintessential example of a full step nickel. The coin has dove gray surfaces with hints of rose, a superb strike, immaculate preservation, and excellent luster.

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