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 intermingled lime green, cherry red, lemon yellow, and tangerine. Unfortunately, the color lacks the vibrancy seen on the 41-D due to subdued luster. The reverse has a sandy appearance with hints of the same rainbow toning in the fields while the devices are primarily untoned creating an unusual cameo appearance which is pleasing. The surfaces and strike are typical for the date, meaning they are not very good and planchet flaws are visible in the jaw, coat, and Monticello.

Comments: It is funny that the 1950-D is considered the key date to the series because of mintage. Any seasoned collector will tell you that finding an attractive 1950 Philadelphia coin is a much tougher task. I own one of the 42 NGC MS67 graded examples, but the fact that this PCGS MS66 is representing the set should tell you all you need to know about it's appearance. This toned coin is attractive, but it is not a WOW coin and the discussion of it's flaws deserves equal time to it's positive attributes. Needless to say, this coin will be a temporary resident in this collection until the appropriate WOW coin can be located. The silver lining is that I only paid $53 for this colorful little gem.

It is curious that since I purchased this coin in May 2011, NGC & PCGS have both added 3 more MS66 1950 Jefferson Nickels to their respective populations. This gives hope that a superb example will finally join the ranks of the certified populations and that it may find it's way into my collection.