6 Full Steps vs. 5 Full Steps: what's the premium

39Special

Jefferson collectors,

At auction, what kind of premium should be expected on PCGS MS66FS Jeffersons from the 1940's that have 6 full steps as opposed to 5? Does it make much difference? I recently bought one that wasn't even advertised as 6 full steps but to my delight, it was, with no nicks/ticks or anything. I'm not selling it anytime soon but am just curious as to what kind of a difference this might make on a resale.

Thanks for your input. -Mike

39Special

Any Jefferson collectors out there with some insight into the added value of 6 full steps vs. 5 full steps on MS early date Jeffs???

19Lyds

PM Keets to this post since he's a huge Full Step Collector!

stephunter

Some of the most common dates do not have a premium for 6 full steps vs. 5 steps, but other dates are much harder to find with 6 full. For example, a 40-D with 6 full steps carries very little if any premium over a 5 full step coin of the same date. Other people here may be more familiar with the dates that are very difficult in 6 steps, but I would imagine they are the same coins that are tough in 5 full steps.

39Special

Thanks guys for the good info. Anybody know how common 1940-S and 1943-S coins are in 6 full steps?

Coxe

I have a 1953-S ANACS 65 with 5FS and wondered the same thing since it doesn't really qualify for the overall FS designation since all 6 are not full. Nonetheless, I do know it is quite rare. I should price it properly for hte insurance and in case I gift it to one of my kids.

clevegreg

have a 1953-S ANACS 65 with 5FS and wondered the same thing since it doesn't really qualify for the overall FS designation since all 6 are not full. Nonetheless, I do know it is quite rare. I should price it properly for hte insurance and in case I gift it to one of my kids.

If your coin has 5 full steps, you should really try and cross it at any grade to PCGS. It would be a big buck coin.

clevegreg

Thanks guys for the good info. Anybody know how common 1940-S and 1943-S coins are in 6 full steps?

Those dates typically come pretty nice. I don't think they would carry much of a premium as such.