Full Steps ?

LALASD4

Who thinks this has full steps (Rev of 38)?

flaminio

I would say no.

NumisOxide

Looks too weak to be FS.

robertpr

no

WoodenJefferson

First, what is your idea of "full steps?"

LALASD4

PCGS

WoodenJefferson

PCGS definition

Full Steps
Term applied to a Jefferson five-cent example when at least 5 steps of Monticello are present.

LALASD4

Yes, now do they use that definition all the time?

WoodenJefferson

But it could just be the pix

WoodenJefferson

I prefer 1938 thru 1989 to have at least 5 full steps

1990 and beyond to have at least 6 full steps

Note: all to include no bag marks or hits/nicks directly crossing the steps

bhartman35

Judging from the illustration, steps 3, 4, and 5 look like they blend together. And I think 2 and 3 blend together in spots. I'm not sure what PCGS defines as Full Steps, but those don't look full to me.

LALASD4

I agree, but the shocking thing is that it is in a PCGS MS66fs holder.

Must be that Omaha Bank Hoard Syndrome.

CarlWohlforth

I don't think any Jefferson nickel with the 1938 reverse should be called "Full Steps".

WoodenJefferson

The San Fransico mint seemed to produce better struck Jefferson coins in 1938 than Denver or the Mother mint for some reason, but historically they always have for most series.

even the little portico steps on either side are defined in the coin shown...any reverse 38 that has full steps is a bonus, lots easier to grade a coin in hand under lighted conditions and magnification

sinin1

angles and lighting make determination difficult when not in hand

TorinoCobra71

NEGATIVE...........

TorinoCobra71

Edscoin

Full Steps, NO WAY
In a PCGS holder, I have seen a lot worse

19Lyds

<< <i>I agree, but the shocking thing is that it is in a PCGS MS66fs holder.

Must be that Omaha Bank Hoard Syndrome. >>



Only if its labelled as such and if it is, then yep! Thats what you got there. I bought one off Heritage that if I had submitted the coin, absolutely no way it would get an FS designation. Newbies must have gotten this contract!