Would you call this coin a moose?

[erwindoc]

I've heard the term "moose" tossed about on the boards referring to supremely toned coins. Do you think this qualifies?

 

[RWB]

Nope. Looks like a Jefferson nickel. A moose looks like Bullwinkle, J.

[leeg]

In my opinion, a "Moose Coin" has to be purchased in the raw, for cheap, then be graded at a super high level.

 

I don't know if any Jefferson Nickel can meet this level.

 

Your's is nice for sure.

 

[david3142]

Pretty close - maybe if you switched the obverse with the reverse? Either way, it's one of the nicest I've seen.

 

And Jefferson nickels can most definitely be mooses (meese?). Angel Dees had a 68* about a decade ago, referring to it as the "prom queen". I'd love to know what happened to that coin.

[rainbow roosie]

Near moose.

[KMAG100]

I'm with RWB, it looks like a nickle to me.....This is what a moose looks like

 

 

 

 

Real nice color on the nickle!

[SkyMan]

It looks AT to me.

[MarkFeld]

In my opinion, a "Moose Coin" has to be purchased in the raw, for cheap, then be graded at a super high level.

 

I don't know if any Jefferson Nickel can meet this level.

 

Your's is nice for sure.

 

 

A "moose", "monster", "Godzilla" or whatever, has nothing to do with the circumstances under which the coin is purchased, or the price paid for it. It's all about the coin, itself. And the one posted sure looks like a "moose" to me.

[Raisethis2]

 

 

Outstanding color there. That's a beautiful coin.

 

 

[coinman_23885]

I don't hear the term often, but when I do, people tend to use it interchangeably with "monster" toned. If so, by Jefferson Nickel standards, I would say yes. Is this from the Appalachian hoard?

[Walkerfan]

Yes, that's a MOOSE in my book!

[jpcienkus]

Great looking Jefferson, however you want to characterize it.

[braddick]

With blazing luster?

Yes, definitely a MOOSE.

[KeyMan64]

Very nice!

[WoodenJefferson]

Qualifies for 'moose' status.

[Elbesaar]

 

Jason,

 

That coin is Stellar.

 

One of the nicest Jeff's I have seen.

 

[$ilverHawk]

WOW! I don't know about "Moose" or any other descriptive terms. Congrats, that is one beautiful Jefferson.

 

Carl

[WoodenJefferson]

Moose - An incredible coin, usually one that grades MS/PR-67 or higher or a coin with astounding eye-appeal (c.1976-1980) A phenomenal quality coin. Evidently penned by "Boy Wonder" Kevin Lipton.

[rrantique]

(thumbs u

[mommam17]

Yes, Moose in my opinion.......

[physics-fan3.14]

It looks AT to me.

 

My first reaction to the reverse of the coin was the same thing.

[VDBCoins]

If it's not a moose it's at least a caribou! Beautiful coin.

 

Best Regards,

 

George

[grip]

Yes.yes and yes:)..Moose on the loose.

[truthteller]

This coin qualifies as a moose. However, the price determines if the coin will reside as a "museum" piece.

 

 

 

TRUTH

[coinsarefun]

Yes.......a beautiful moose

[clydedenver]

Depends on grade also. A coin has to be "all there" for "Moose" to apply. The toning sure is nice enough. If it is graded 67 or higher I would say it's a moose. Based on the picture provided, I have my doubts, however.

[leeg]

In my opinion, a "Moose Coin" has to be purchased in the raw, for cheap, then be graded at a super high level.

 

I don't know if any Jefferson Nickel can meet this level.

 

Your's is nice for sure.

 

 

A "moose", "monster", "Godzilla" or whatever, has nothing to do with the circumstances under which the coin is purchased, or the price paid for it. It's all about the coin, itself. And the one posted sure looks like a "moose" to me.

 

I stand corrected. I was thinking of a "you suck" award.

[jerseycat10]

If the colors are legitimate, and from my vantage point, I have no reason to believe they are not, then, yes, this is a moose in my opinion.