2008-P Elongated Nickel – Nicholas M. Graver, Rochester, New York

Description

2008-P Elongated Jefferson Nickel – Nicholas M. Graver, Rochester, New York
Offered for your consideration is a 2008-P Jefferson Nickel, elongated and bearing an advertisement for an unusual New York photographer. This advertisement is imprinted on the reverse of the coin, hence the ability of the seller to be able to determine the date and mintmark of the host coin. The advertisement features a view of a bearded gentleman, wearing a suit and vest, standing beside an antique box camera. Above this is “
NICHOLAS M. GRAVER
/
ROCHESTER, NY
”, the name and address of the advertiser, while below is “
PHOTOGRAPHIC
/
ANTIQUARIAN
/
COLLECTS
/
PHOTOS
/
AND
/
DAGUERREOTYPES
”. At the very top is “
RWD
” in cursive script. A circle of dots encircles the entire design.
By its very nature, this piece is significantly elongated, with the obverse design being quite flattened. The condition of the advertisement is difficult to determine, though there is a significant mark beside the head of the photographer. Toning can be seen across the surface, though whether the coin was uncirculated when it was elongated is unknown to the seller. An interesting item with an unusual subject.
A .99 charge will be added to the winning bid for postage and insurance.
A .00 charge will be added to any item picked up in person at our physical location.
If you have any questions regarding this item, please ask before purchasing.
Buy or Bid with Confidence – American Coins & Collectibles President Richie Self has worked 6 years as a paper money grader/authenticator. He has contributed to numerous reference books within the industry, as well as being a co-author of “The Comprehensive Catalog and History of Confederate Bonds, 2
nd
Edition” with Douglas B. Ball, Ph.D., Henry F. Simmons, M.D., Ph.D. and James R. Desabaye. Mr. Self is a life member of the American Numismatic Association, the Society of Paper Money Collectors, as well as numerous regional numismatic associations. He is an authorized submitter to NGC, PCGS, and PMG, a diamond founding member of Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers and a supporter of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets. American Coins and Collectibles can be found at many of the state and local coin shows.