Collectors often want to anoint one date within a series as "the king" of that series (disregarding grade-rarities), and numerous issues within the Jefferson nickel series could qualify for that moniker. The 1954-S has often been proclaimed as the most difficult to locate, and certainly well struck examples are exceedingly difficult to locate, but less-heralded dates may prove to be even more difficult, including the 1953-S, and various dates from the '60s (1963-D, 1961-D, 1960, etc.). While the qualifications for a "full steps" designation are somewhat subjective in application, some more impressive examples as designated as such by the consignor include 1938-S, 1939-D, 1939-S, 1941 (ex-PCGS MS-65 FS), 1944-S (ex-PCGS MS-66), 1949-S, 1953, 1954-D, 1958, 1963 (ex-NGC MS-65 FS), 1977, 1981, 1984-D, and 1990-D. Naturally, these would need to meet the qualifications of the high bidder as well, but these are just a very few of the plentiful gems available in this set.

Also present is a complete run of proof nickels from 1938 through 2013-S, including both 1942s and SMS coins. The 1939 was graded PF-65 by NGC, the 1942 silver proof shows considerable cameo contrast, and many other pieces seem to be of at least gem quality. An impressive and flat-out FUN collection, housed in two large brown albums with slip cases.

This lot may contain an item not certified by ANACS, PCGS, or NGC. While Scotsman Auction Co. is typically conservative in our descriptions of items not certified by one of these companies, we cannot guarantee our grading estimation will match their grade. We highly recommend that collectors seeking items certified by a third-party grading service only bid on items that have already been certified. No lot can be returned because of a variance in judgment with regards to grade.