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 immaculate and as close to MS68 as an early Jefferson Nickel can come. A small distraction between the 4th and 5th steps is all that precludes a full step designation of this nickel with an exacting strike. Stunning luster and fantastic pastel shades of sunshine yellow and pink toning combine to give this coin a visually paralyzing effect on first time viewers.

Comments: In all of my time collecting Jefferson Nickels, I have never encountered a coin that deserved a higher grade than this coin. Every MS68 Jefferson I have ever seen had MS67 surfaces with mind blowing toning that yielded the MS68 market grade. If ever a coin deserved a "+" grade, this is it. Unfortunately, I just have not been able to enter this in my primary registry set as it competes for the same slot as my monster Appalachian.

I have been slacking a little on posting my journal entries as I obtain the coins, but better late than never I guess.