1942-D/D 5C D/Horizontal D, FS MS(PCGS#84015)

1942-D/D 5C D/Horizontal D, FS MS (PCGS#84015)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: This satiny and highly lustrous untoned Gem displays lively luster throughout. The strike is remarkably bold for a Jefferson nickel of any date, and the FS designation is well-deserved. The1942 was the final copper-nickel five cents issued until 1946 -- the war effort would supplant the copper-nickel coinage with a copper-silver-manganese type that ran from 1942 through 1945 inclusively. Note: The overmintmark is especially visible on this sharp specimen.<p><p>In the 21st century, American collectors are becoming more and more aware of the fertile collecting field of mid-20th century coinage. For many years Jefferson nickels were collected from circulation, and even Mint State pieces could be had for a pittance at the corner coin shop. Not much thought went into collecting the series with Full Steps, although some shrewd collectors looked for the finest and sharpest examples of every date they could find. Those collectors were well ahead of the curve when it came to Jefferson nickels and can enjoy the benefits of their foresight today. It only takes a pair of specialists to make a bidding war, but we expect more will have their bidding paddles high when this specimen crosses the auction block.<p>