What constitutes "full steps" on a 1960 D Jefferson?

Merch

What constitutes "full steps"? I know I have seen "full steps", that doesnt look like "full steps", is why I ask. I know this is close but HOW close? Any input, thoughts or statements would be appreciated, thanks.

morgannut2

There is no "full steps" 1960D Jefferson. "Just having Fun" bought the only one certified by PCGS for around $10K in Baltimore in order to take it off the market. Check back in the Registry Forum archives for the complete discussion of what happened.

keets

that one actually falls into the "not even close" category.

i see the step count as 5-3-2-4 resulting from a weak strike. after having looked at more coins than i'll ever admit to i've come to learn that i can often know what the reverse will look like from the obverse strike. in the case of this coin, the area around the ear and chin is almost flat. the marks on both sides of the coin that many wrongly attribute as contact marks are in actuality unstruck planchet flaws.

you'll probably search thousands of coins dated 1960-D without finding a Full Step coin or one that even approaches the criteria needed for the designation from either PCGS or NGC. don't be fooled by those uninformed members who'll tell you otherwise, that there are millions of unsearched 1960-D Jefferson Nickels because so many were struck, the Full Steppers are out there. they almost certainly aren't.

search because you enjoy the hunt and remain hopeful, just temper that hopefulness with a healthy dose of reality based acceptance.

keets

BTW, what constitutes the Full Step designation ?? technically it would be five complete steps counting from the top down from side to side with no pre/post contact marks, flaws or bridges between the steps.

moparsRULE

MS-62

Merch

Well, these seem to have better obverse strikes, but the steps on the reverse are not as detailed as in the first Jefferson I showed.

I just read up on JHV's post about the 1960-D FS Jefferson, and I fully understand now, and thanks for the info.
(Oops I accidentally posted a 1960-P here, but oh well)