J P M Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 6:58 PM, Jason Abshier said: I’ve seen a few handful of Morgans graded out MS60 , even saw a few PL60 as well … strange grade it’s either high upper AU condition but not good enough to be a MS61 . Most a 60 looks like it has a lot of contact and distracting bag marks I’ve only seen Morgans in this grade however I haven’t looked at other coins in 60 grade I’m sure every coin series has them Almost every MS 60 through MS 68 I have seen will have some marks of one kind or another 69 and 70 are almost perfect but I have seen marks on 69 and 70s also Jason Abshier and James Zyskowski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 7:40 PM, J P Mashoke said: Almost every MS 60 through MS 68 I have seen will have some marks of one kind or another 69 and 70 are almost perfect but I have seen marks on 69 and 70s also So in comparison they are very close to there marked grade I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J P M Posted August 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 I picked up another MS 63 today.It looked like full steps but there was some missing and it has some carbon spots but still a nice coin for $8 Hoghead515, Lem E, Henri Charriere and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 [I might as well come right out and say it: I love War nickels! Period. Those over-sized mint-marks are special and hint at a small number of years. Philadelphia, prior to this series, hardly if ever appeared on any U.S. coin. And let's not forget their 35% silver content. The universe of such coins in respectable condition is limited. You've done very well with your finds. Thanks for sharing them with us.] 🐓 Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J P M Posted August 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 Thanks Quintus, The War nickels are kind of special to me. My dad was in WW2 and he saved these nickels there were stacks of them on a shelf up high out of reach in my house when I was little. Well when I was a kid a Coca Cola was a nickel and a large candy bar not these 3/4 candy bars was also a Nickel and a bunch of other stuff only cost a nickel ? well the stacks got smaller and my butt got redder when my dad found out they were missing On 8/4/2021 at 7:13 PM, Quintus Arrius said: [I might as well come right out and say it: I love War nickels! Period. Those over-sized mint-marks are special and hint at a small number of years. Philadelphia, prior to this series, hardly if ever appeared on any U.S. coin. And let's not forget their 35% silver content. The universe of such coins in respectable condition is limited. You've done very well with your finds. Thanks for sharing them with us.] 🐓 James Zyskowski, Hoghead515 and Mr.Bill347 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I am also a fan of the war nickles. My father in law has several. None in really great shape but still fun to admire. I'm planning on adding a couple to my collection soon. Mr.Bill347 and J P M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Zyskowski Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) On 8/4/2021 at 7:11 PM, Hoghead515 said: I am also a fan of the war nickles. My father in law has several. None in really great shape but still fun to admire. I'm planning on adding a couple to my collection soon. I started with one of these I think I paid less but it was a pretty good way to have them all in a set. The bu’s can get pricey but I do like them. I heard there’s something like $1.25-$1.45 melt each Edited August 5, 2021 by James Zyskowski Mr.Bill347 and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 8:52 PM, James Zyskowski said: I heard there’s something like $1.25-$1.45 melt each $1.37 on 8/6/21 Our hosts have a handy info page here: https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/coin-melt-values.aspx James Zyskowski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 9:52 PM, James Zyskowski said: I started with one of these I think I paid less but it was a pretty good way to have them all in a set. The bu’s can get pricey but I do like them. I heard there’s something like &1.25-$1.45 melt each Well so far all the War Nickels I have gotten are MS 60 and up so I think I may wait a bit before I melt them. but thanks for the information James, and the price chart is cool to for a reference Bob thanks. James Zyskowski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Bill347 Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) I have just completed two sets of Jeff nickels. 1938-2021 and 1938-1964. Some of the war nickels. are very nice. Edited August 6, 2021 by Mr.Bill347 Picture update James Zyskowski, Lem E, Rummy13 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Bill347 Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) JP you got me thinking about BU war nickels, so I just bought 5 1941,1942,1943,1944,1945 and while I was at it a 1939 AU Mercury dime. you gotta quit making me do this! Lol 😆 Edited August 6, 2021 by Mr.Bill347 Typo J P M, Rummy13, Lem E and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bill347 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Not that I’ve ever been into commemoratives that much but I really liked this Jefferson commemorative in silver. Got a good price with mint box and coa. Got it for $24.99. I love the coin, haven’t seen too many of them and especially the Monticello reverse. while I was thinking Jefferson, I also picked up this PF69 Jefferson gold buck fir $7 thats my mail for today. J P M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Wow , I'm sorry Bill, I will stop posting the stuff I find.................. well at least you got some really cool looking coins I like it all .I find it amazing that of all the dimes out there you picked the same year as one of the coins I keep on my desk ( yours is nicer ).Great minds think alike . Remember Bill coins are not like donuts they wont go bad or rot away. Edited August 7, 2021 by J P Mashoke Mr.Bill347 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bill347 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 No, they like us will just fade away into the sunset and into some lucky persons hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...