Lem E

Looks like a Stella.

That is awesome brother. Congrats. I see that the 2024 slot is being filled with the 2022. I saw that on other sets as well. Must be a glitch. 

On 12/13/2023 at 2:07 PM, Bspy107 said:

“The Jefferson Nickel Analyst” is perfect thanks Lem E gonna pick that up do you know what kind of history is in there as well is it general nickel history or in depth chapters of history for each era and specific years? 

It has quite a bit of history and general information in the first half of the book. There is also info for each year of coins from 38 to early 90s. It’s a good read for any nickel collector. I use the other book for more modern issues that are not in Nagengasts book. Here are a few examples from the book. I included the info for your 42D. Nice piece by the way. 

On 12/13/2023 at 8:14 AM, Bspy107 said:

Is there any resources to go over to help guide me though the modern nickels? 

jeffersonnickel.org is a pretty good resource for general information. I would recommend these two books if you want to take a deeper dive.  

On 12/12/2023 at 8:37 PM, VKurtB said:

There are two unrelated things going on here on this “Jeff”. The field lines are one thing, and the cheek/collar lines are quite another.

It’s not my coin but it is in a straight grade holder at a 66.

I would say no. Nice enough piece for an album. What is the weight?

On 12/8/2023 at 10:23 PM, edhalbrook said:

It looks kind of cool but yeah it's.... I don't know I don't get the toning thing much.

Before you make your final decision on toning, might I suggest a little 5 cent thread in the US forum. You seem to like nickels so what’s it going to hurt to take a peek? If you don’t find something that happens to catch your eye in there then maybe toning isn’t for you. 
By the way, I agree that the coins above are no bueno.

On 12/8/2023 at 7:17 PM, edhalbrook said:

Would this one be good for my dansco book in place of a brown circulated one? I don't know when a toned coin is good. 

A toned coin is good when you find it attractive. If you like this one better than the current one in your Dansco then go ahead and swap it out. It is your collection. Do whatever makes you happy. 

It doesn’t look like it it's shiny like a plated piece. Looks pretty normal to me. 

On 12/8/2023 at 12:23 AM, Erin33 said:

if I sent this in to get graded would that spot make a difference? I am not worried about a error…I want a high grade.

I would think it would only hurt the grade. Most collectors would find this a distraction and I would imagine graders would too and the grade would take a hit. 

On 12/5/2023 at 7:50 PM, Henri Charriere said:

FWIW:  an interesting factoid:  only one 1969-D Jeff' graded a MS-60 was found to display a version of one of two FS.  It was auctioned off for $33,000 in August 2021 by Stack's Bowers Galleries.]

Are you referring to a full step coin or a variation of the designer’s initials? I know full step 69Ds are nearly impossible to find.