What does "FS-003" designation mean?

clevegreg

I just got a 1865 CN 3c back from ANACS that has the designation of FS-003 on it. I am pretty sure I asked for attribution service on this one But I am not sure.

Greg

Libertad

Not entirely sure, but I did find an obscure (to me, anyway) attribute, FS# (FS1-FS?) -- Fivaz and Stanton number (19xx). Die variety - many series

coppercoins

The FS number is a designation to a system created by Bill Fivas and J.T. Stanton (hence FS) and published in the many various editions of the "Cherrypicker's Guide" available in many places online for around $25. I hope this answers your question.

clevegreg

That does help, guess that is another book I will have to get!

Greg

coppercoins

Sorry, I spelled Bill's last name wrong...Fivas should be "Fivaz"...Libertad had it right.

kranky

If you get it from the author's site (here) you could ask him to sign it.

clevegreg

Thanks I will pick up a copy. Just for my own info, while I wait for the vook, what does the designation mean???

Thanks,
Greg

Pushkin

The 3 cent is a repunched date (very strong) - according to the Cherry Picker's Guide it also has strong clashed dies. A very interesting variety. Nice find!

The repunching is to the south of the primary date. From the picture in the "Guide" the 865 is very nicely repunched, with it showing less on the 1.

kranky

From the book:

Very strong repunched date, with secondary image south of the primary. All four numerals are clearly repunched. Also shows strong
clashed dies. Estimated value XF - $75, MS63 - $150.

[From looking at the photo in the book, the repunching is not very evident on the "1", but strong on the other three digits.]

EDIT: Pushkin beat me!

BigD5

I just received the same coin back, with the same designation!!! Mine came back vf/35. It's a neat repunching that is very obvious to the naked eye.

clevegreg

Thanks everyone. Mine came back Cleaned UNC Details/ Net AU55. I don't see the cleaning, but still a very cool looking coin. I think they meant to put cleaned on BigD5's coin

Greg

BigD5

Hey, that's not nice
Unc. details/net au/55 doesn't sound bad.