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[J P M]

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

[J P M]

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

[J P M]

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

[Henri Charriere]

[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.]   🐓

[J P M]

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.]   🐓

 

[Hoghead515]

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. 

[James Zyskowski]

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

[Just Bob]

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

[J P M]

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.

[Mr.Bill347]

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

[Mr.Bill347]

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

[Mr.Bill347]

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]

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]

No, they like us will just fade away into the sunset and into some lucky persons hands!