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Lem E

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    1994 Jefferson Commemorative Dollar Coinage and currency set

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    On 11/23/2023 at 4:16 PM, edhalbrook said:

    I'm closing in on having the whole set of jefferson's. then those are two I'm going to need. 

    Need those two and the 2020 I believe the W nickels. Got the 2017 enhanced. Got the 2018 reverse. Any other ones I am leaving out? 

    I think that is pretty close to all of them unless you want to include all 6 reverse types from 1939. All 3 mints used both reverse of 38 and reverse of 40 dies. There are also the satin finish coins from the uncirculated sets from 2005-2010 that are different from the regular circulation strikes.

    Coin collector analysis

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    On 11/14/2023 at 4:51 PM, cobymordet said:

    It all started when I was 4 yrs. old.  As with most families in the late 70’s, one weekend, my family went to the local mall to shop.  My siblings were supposed to be watch over me, but as most loving siblings do, they chose to direct their attention elsewhere and I was gone baby gone.  Long story slightly shorter, I wanted to ride the kiddie Ferris wheel, but had no cash on hand, ATM’s weren’t around yet.  I instead paid the ride operator with jelly beans.  Up, up, and away I went.  My family was kind enough to search for me and found me on 15ft. in the air calling out to my mommy.  Flash forward 5-6yrs.  At the tender age of ten, I was jailed for the first time.  I was caught by those especially hard to see mirrors throughout stores, video surveillance was for governments back then.  I wanted the GI Joe action figures: Tomax & Xamot, but again, found myself with no money.  Only this time, I did not have jelly beans either.  So, off to the clink for me.  After a month of recuperation from the oh-so common butt-whuppin’ (bare handed, daddy didn't need no belt), I finally realized that cash is king and coins make the world go round.  My mind was set and my path charted.  I then chose to set out on my own seeking employment in any and every dive bar, seedy hotel, or creepy magazine store, that turned a blind eye to a 10yr. old laboring for the almighty dollar.  Flash forward 40yrs.  I made it to the big-time baby!  First official proof set purchased.  My ma & pa were so proud!  I’m kinda tearin’ up just thinking about yesterday.  What a wild ride.  So, what was the topic about?                                                 :kidaround:

     

    You had me at Tomax & Xamot. Memories.

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    Jefferson nickel steps Rev of 38 or 40. What do you see?

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    So here is the reveal. I think everyone knew where this was going. This is in fact the much more common 39S Rev of 38 in a mislabeled holder. I have seen this time and time again with the attribution of both sets of steps being incorrect. I don’t believe this is a mechanical error on the label. It seems that the TPGs struggle with this. I am not trying to bash on the TPGs. The moral of the story is don’t blindly follow what is on the label. Check the coin and make sure it is what it is supposed to be. Everyone makes mistakes. This will of course be returned to the seller and my hunt for this coin will continue. I thank all the members who responded to this post.
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