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"1940 REV OF 40"
What does the term "1940 REV OF 40" mean, referring to a US nickel? |
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The Jefferson nickel of 1938 has wavy steps on Monticello on the
reverse that blur into the railings on either side. In 1939, they touched up the design to make the steps clearer, and also added a shallow depressed line on either side of the steps to separate them from the railings. The first type is the "Reverse of 1938." Both types were used for business strikes and Proofs in 1939, so the new type is called the "Reverse of 1940." However, at least one "Rev. of '38" Proof die was used in 1940, so on 1939 and 1940 Proofs it is relevant to specify the reverse type. Tom DeLorey www.harlanjberk.com |
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The Jefferson nickel of 1938 has wavy steps on Monticello on the reverse that blur into the railings on either side. In 1939, they touched up the design to make the steps clearer, and also added a shallow depressed line on either side of the steps to separate them from the railings. The first type is the "Reverse of 1938." Both types were used for business strikes and Proofs in 1939, so the new type is called the "Reverse of 1940." However, at least one "Rev. of '38" Proof die was used in 1940, so on 1939 and 1940 Proofs it is relevant to specify the reverse type. Tom DeLorey www.harlanjberk.com Thanks for the prompt, thorough, and most informative reply. Internet/Usenet at its best. If I read the above correctly, both types were used in 1939, so a 1939 coin could be designated "Reverse of 1940"? |
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"Merlin Dorfman" wrote in message ... wrote: The Jefferson nickel of 1938 has wavy steps on Monticello on the reverse that blur into the railings on either side. In 1939, they touched up the design to make the steps clearer, and also added a shallow depressed line on either side of the steps to separate them from the railings. The first type is the "Reverse of 1938." Both types were used for business strikes and Proofs in 1939, so the new type is called the "Reverse of 1940." However, at least one "Rev. of '38" Proof die was used in 1940, so on 1939 and 1940 Proofs it is relevant to specify the reverse type. Tom DeLorey www.harlanjberk.com Thanks for the prompt, thorough, and most informative reply. Internet/Usenet at its best. If I read the above correctly, both types were used in 1939, so a 1939 coin could be designated "Reverse of 1940"? The designations a 1939 rev 38 1939 rev 40 1940 rev 38 1940 rev 40 I still need a 40 rev 38 for my early Jeff proof set, got the other 7 in decent grades. |
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LM5403 wrote:
"Merlin Dorfman" wrote in message ... wrote: The Jefferson nickel of 1938 has wavy steps on Monticello on the reverse that blur into the railings on either side. In 1939, they touched up the design to make the steps clearer, and also added a shallow depressed line on either side of the steps to separate them from the railings. The first type is the "Reverse of 1938." Both types were used for business strikes and Proofs in 1939, so the new type is called the "Reverse of 1940." However, at least one "Rev. of '38" Proof die was used in 1940, so on 1939 and 1940 Proofs it is relevant to specify the reverse type. Tom DeLorey www.harlanjberk.com Thanks for the prompt, thorough, and most informative reply. Internet/Usenet at its best. If I read the above correctly, both types were used in 1939, so a 1939 coin could be designated "Reverse of 1940"? The designations a 1939 rev 38 1939 rev 40 1940 rev 38 1940 rev 40 I still need a 40 rev 38 for my early Jeff proof set, got the other 7 in decent grades. Are there comparative images of the two reverses on the Web somewhere? I tried the above four designations on Google Images and didn't come up with anything relevant. |
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Merlin Dorfman wrote:
(SNIP) Are there comparative images of the two reverses on the Web somewhere? I tried the above four designations on Google Images and didn't come up with anything relevant. I use this site. ;-) http://www.varietynickels.com/diechanges.htm Alan 'lots of pictures' |
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Alan Williams wrote:
Merlin Dorfman wrote: (SNIP) Are there comparative images of the two reverses on the Web somewhere? I tried the above four designations on Google Images and didn't come up with anything relevant. I use this site. ;-) http://www.varietynickels.com/diechanges.htm Thanks--very informative! |
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