Stephen M. Sparks Coin Album
DDO #1... One of probably less than a handful in MS67. Unfortunately, since PCGS doesn't document this variety in the pop reports, no one will ever know for sure.
OGH, Bowers & Merena August 2010 Boston Rarities Sale, Lot 322. They wrote "Billowy satin-to-softly frosted luster is readily evident in the absence of both detracting abrasions and all but the lightest pale-silver tinting. The latter feature is confined to the upper-reverse field, leaving the balance of the surfaces brilliant."
CoinFacts Plate Coin. One of the coins I've waited for many years to add to the collection.
Stacks Bowers March 2015 Baltimore Auction, Lot #5300. They wrote "Pretty colorful toning blankets both sides of this boldly lustrous Superb Gem with an excellent strike and superior eye appeal." Also, CoinFacts plate coin.
Sharply struck coin. A few ticks away from full steps. Good with it staying right here.
Heritage wrote "Daubs of beautiful iridescent rim color complement silvery centers and generous luster on this wartime "silver nickel," so-called although the pieces have more copper (56%) than silver (35%). Note that this piece is the sole finest graded at PCGS. Population: 25 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (4/13).
The top picture was PCGS. The bottom, David Lawrence. Which one do you like better?
Heritage wrote "The rainbow toning patterns on this exquisite Superb Gem nickel are both flamboyant and complex, with intertwined bands of color surrounding stately iridescence at the centers. The 1952 issue is known for its lack of eye appeal and substandard strikes. This outstanding piece stands apart with sharp surfaces and exceptional visual allure. Tied for the numeric finest at either service, and second to none in eye appeal. PCGS population: 4 in 67 (1 in 67 ), 0 finer (9/16)." PCGS,
I guess some of the lite marks are what brought this coin down from a 67 grade, but I've seen more than a few 67 coins that looked worse than this beauty.
DDO #1... One of probably less than a handful in MS67. Unfortunately, since PCGS doesn't document this variety in the pop reports, no one will ever know for sure.
DDO #1... One of probably less than a handful in MS67. Unfortunately, since PCGS doesn't document this variety in the pop reports, no one will ever know for sure.
DDO #1... One of probably less than a handful in MS67. Unfortunately, since PCGS doesn't document this variety in the pop reports, no one will ever know for sure.
The top picture was PCGS. The bottom, David Lawrence. Which one do you like better?
Not for sale. The MS67 coin in the population is a misattributed Proof. That cert # is 29874082
Probably the worst picture ever taken of this coin. Needs a trip to the photographer.
