help me grade this early Jefferson nickel

sinin1

It is in a PCGS slab and has a FS designation

so what is the grade, and what brings it down from MS70?

Shamika

MS65.

It doesn't have the kind of luster that says POW!

And there are the two hits on Jefferson's coat.

eyoung429

MS64/65....ticks on the shoulder, possible rub in the hair, weak strike on rev

MikeInFL

I'd say 65 with the hits on Jeff's shoulder. However, I disagree with the weak strike comment -- I thought FS would mean a full strike yielding full steps?!? ...Mike

Shamika

<< <i>I thought FS would mean a full strike yielding full steps?!? >>


Yes and no. Full steps does not necessarily require a full strike. I've seen some mint marked Jeffersons from the 50's that had full steps but lacked significant detail on other parts of the reverse. It's amazing I know.

GoYankees

<< <i>MS65.

It doesn't have the kind of luster that says POW!

And there are the two hits on Jefferson's coat. >>

sinin1

my thoughts also in the 65 range


so whats up with this?




a mechanical error

or is PCGS getting real tight?

Russ

<< <i>However, I disagree with the weak strike comment -- I thought FS would mean a full strike yielding full steps?!? >>



For a 1942-D, it is weakly struck.



<< <i>so whats up with this? >>



Might be some hairlining that's not showing in the image.

Russ, NCNE

KurtHorn

Hard to tell for sure from the pic but... 2 ticks on the shoulder, a tic in the hair, something above the E in Five on the reverse, a couple of tiny tics on Monitcello, including 1 or more tiny tics on the steps.

Grading on Nickels can be harsh as Nickel is such a hard metal it shouldn't take on as many marks as gold and silver.

My guess... MS 66 FS If you're pic is a clear accurate representation... send it for presidential review.

BillJones

When I first looked at this coin, I thought that it had the smoothness of an MS-65, but not the luster. I think there might be a hint of a rub on Jefferson's cheekbone and lantern jaw. That would account for the MS-62.