Do you think PCGS would call this a FS Jefferson?

robertpr

Coxe

Looks passable to me.

rsdoug81

I think it could go either way. It's not truly FS imo, but you never know. The extreme right side is a little weak, I think.

Leiana

I wouldn't, but PCGS might. I have no idea how strict they are on full steps.

-Amanda

GaCoinGuy

I wouldn't either. Not based on the image on my monitor anyways. The 2nd step from the top looks like it fades out too much on the right hand side.

JRocco

Sorry, but that one is not FS

seanq

How is this for an answer - the coin technically has full steps, but PCGS will not grade it that way. The way I was always taught to count steps was to look under each pillar, add the total number, and divide by 4. This method was used in the old Nickel Express auctions and, I believe, is still endorsed by the FSNC today. On your coin I get 6 steps under columns 1 and 2, 5 under column 3, and 4 under column 4. The shorthand for this count is usually written as "6-6-5-4" (familiar to anyone who has seen a FS nickel in a SEGS slab). Using the method above, I'd then describe your coin as 5.25 (4CS), or 5.25 steps with 4 complete steps.

I'll hedge this entire post by saying the straight-on camera view could be masking step definition that you can see by looking along the coin from the rim. If that definition is there then PCGS could call it FS as well.


Sean Reynolds

clackamas

Its a liner, also cosinder what it looks like under 5X, but I think they may give it. I would, becasue of the strength of the 6th step. What is the date, looks like a late 40's S mint to me? For early dates you have more of a chance.

Coindexter

Seanq, thanks for that excellent information. That type of stuff is why I'm here.

Whizzard

Seanq: Thanks that is very helpful. So my answer is non-FS.

seateddime

47 S?

seateddime

I am guessing on an S mint you might.

Anacs should give it 5 steps

larrynj

the nick on the fifth step under the 3rd column from left would keep it out of fs designation. also as already mentioned, the steps fade out at the right side. nfs.

leothelyon

<< <i>the nick on the fifth step under the 3rd column from left would keep it out of fs designation. also as already mentioned, the steps fade out at the right side. nfs. >>



Yeah, what Larry said..............what a shame! But if the rest of the coin screams at you as being a very high quality example in strike, condition and eye appeal. You can just send that puppy my way!

Leo

Forgot to add; The steps look post 1971!

robertpr

leothelyon

Not bad! I hope the strike is stronger. If not, I have one like it and another with a better strike. Aaaaand....... those coins can be seen in my profile.

Leo

seanq

Catching back up with this thread from over the weekend.

1958-D is the one coin from that era that you can find with hammered steps, five and six step coins are not at all unusual. I've personally put a couple of 1958-D nickels into 66FS holders at PCGS. With that in mind, I think your coin does come up a little short for the FS designation at PCGS.


Sean Reynolds