Jefferson Nickel 5 step question

RAMSFANnLA

Hey guys... long time no posting (alota school...almost done though).

Its been almost a year since Ive bought any coins... ( a little reward for passing a killer test called the MSAT). Well, I went today and actually was looking for some Lincolns... didnt find any that I liked... so I purchased some MS64+ Jeffersons. There were 5 in total ranging from a 38D to a 45D. I wasnt looking for full steps... just some nice (the four war time pieces are beautifully toned) inexpensive coins to add to my collection. When I got home I of course wanted to look at them again... but more closely. I pulled out my loop and discovered my new 45D looks to be FS. I payed 6.00 for it so Im feeling pretty good right now. The overall reverse strike is very strong... no weak areas. The steps themselves are fully struck from one side to the other and every step is clearly defined (My 75 year old father in law can even see them with the loop..lol).

I dont have any books on Jefferson Nickels so I dont know much about them except for what I know from the red book and other occational reading (some internet and articles).

Am I missing something here or did I really experience a genuine cherry pick????? I know its small potatoes, but I still would like to know.

THANKS,

RAMSFANnLA

solid

If the steps are complete, from one side to the other, as you stated, then it sounds
like you found a nice coin! Of course, the overall grade will play a major factor as to
it's value.

leothelyon

Hi RAMSFANnLA
Here's something that might help and a link. Hope this helps



Leo

RAMSFANnLA

Thanks for the responce guys..... Especially Leo. THAT answred it.

I DO NOT have a FS. After a much more carefull examination with a stronger loop it looks like a third of the bottom step is not complete. I think I was fooled because of how strong the rest of the steps and the overall srike of the reverse.

Leo... So the bottom line... every one of the 6 steps (I thought there were 5) have to be complete to be a FS????... Whew... no wonder why they fetch more of a premium...lol.

RAMSFANnLA

leothelyon

So the bottom line... every one of the 6 steps (I thought there were 5) have to be complete to be a FS????...

RAMSFANnLA

No, a full step Jefferson nickel does not need to have all 6 steps. But it does need to have 5 complete steps, steps one through five.

You can click on the "closeup" link in my last post to check the steps. The top set show 6 steps and the second set shows 5 steps.

Leo