1945-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS68 by lehigh96

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Obtained a 1945-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS68 from David Lawrence Rare Coins for $1,400 and 527 registry points.

 

The list price of the coin was $1,520 and my offer of $1,400 was accepted.

 

1945-D 5C MS68: NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population (0/0) (5/12).

Auction: 3267 Lot #1251

Seller: Teletrade

Auction Ended On: April 29th, 2012

 

Description:

This magnificent nickel has nearly perfect surfaces as would be expected from the assigned grade. Breathtaking luster and a gorgeous pastel patina of pale yellow, apricot, lilac, and chartreuse blanket both sides. The steps are not full and the strike is rather mediocre, but the other elements of grading are satisfied at the highest level possible.

 

Comments:

The alluring nature of this coin simply cant be conveyed by words or images. It is a coin whose splendor must witnessed first hand to be truly appreciated. The quality of the surfaces is evident from the images but only when compared directly to an MS67 does the reason for the assigned grade become readily apparent. One of only three coins to be graded with the lofty grade of MS68 by NGC for the date/mm and only the second MS68 to be added to this collection.

 

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[lehigh96]

[TD Henson]

Wow! I thought the first one was nice, then I thought the second one was the cat's meow, but this is just plain gorgeous! Great picture!!

[greysoldier]

 

WHAT A "STUNNER" ~ CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! By the way, your photography is equally superb.

[physics-fan3.14]

Why do you keep posting all these low grade tarnished beat up coins? You should post some real high quality pieces.

[rockhobby]

Wow....Nice nickels Lehigh, I like them !!!!!

 

Doug

[CyberspaceVoid]

Beautiful! Thanks for posting it!

[Mercury Project]

Very Nice!!

 

[Mokiechan]

Nothing is quite as lovely as a high grade silver war nickel. This one is top drawer.

 

 

[mkman123]

What a beast of a nickel!!!! Lehigh, do you have pics of.what you think is the finest nickel ever graded?

[nunfa0]

Lehigh you have the most wonderful collection!!

[lehigh96]

What a beast of a nickel!!!! Lehigh, do you have pics of.what you think is the finest nickel ever graded?

 

Unfortunately, I have not seen or photographed every MS68 Jefferson Nickel in existence. Mark Bressler owns more of them than anybody else I think but he doesn't have any photos with his registry set. The Jefferson Nickel that I would most like to see in hand is a 1943/2-P Jefferson Nickel NGC MS68*

 

Of the coins in my collection, I think the coin with the best technical merit would be a toss up between the three coins listed below. The MS67+* 1944-D actually has the best strike.

 

 

 

Of the coins not in my collection, I consider this coin the finest Jefferson Nickel ever graded.

 

1943-P Jefferson Nickel DDO "Doubled Eye Variety" PCGS MS67 FS

 

 

I got outbid by $5K on that coin. The slab photos scared me! But given overall quality in combination with the rarity afforded by the variety, that coin is probably the king of the Jeffersons.

[mkman123]

Lehigh I actually prefer the jeffs that you posted vs the PCGS one. Your 43s and 44D beat that pcgs coin by a long shot in terms of eye appeal and strike

[JAA]

Beautiful!

[JAA]

Wonderful coin. Every coin you feature in your Journals are most impressive. Your Jefferson nickel collection must be one of the best in the world.