Jefferson experts - does this look like the reverse of '38?

Crackout

This is a Heritage auction for a PCGS 1939 5C MS66FS with reverse of '38, but is this correct? The PCGS holder does not specify and it looks like the '40 reverse to me.

Link to auction


In fact, a lot of the previous PCGS coins referenced by Heritage don't look correct to me either. Does PCGS specify reverse of '38 on any holders?

Numismanic

PCGS now designates reverse of 1938 or reverse of 1940 on 1939
Jefferson nickels. The ones witout the designation could either be
one or the other, but they all show up as reverse of 1938 in the
PCGS database.

Crackout

Thanks Numismanic, that's good info to know.

NIckelCollector

It is a reverse of 1940.

stephunter

Its my coin. I told Heritage to change the listing, but they have not done it yet. It is rev. 40.

Purple73

Whats the difference? If I may ask?

seanq

I agree, steps of 1940.

Purple73, I'll try to describe the difference, but pictures could tell the story much better. Steps of 1938 are wavy and not well defined, while steps of 1940 are straight, bold, and well-defined.


Sean Reynolds

66Tbird

Can a rev of a 38 have a FS designation? I haven't seen to many but all I have seen were not even close to FS. More like Full Wheelchair Ramps

Numismanic

<< <i>Can a rev of a 38 have a FS designation? >>



Yes, here is an example.

jtwax

<< <i>Whats the difference? If I may ask? >>



Answer Revealed...

66Tbird

Nice Link,, thanks

Purple73

So My nickel would be a 39 reverse of 38? Did they not make a reverse of 39?

Crackout

Purple - your pic appears to be the reverse of 1940 as well.

The "reverse of '39" is actually either a '38 or a '40, if that makes sense!