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1944 S Jefferson.......how will this reverse die crack affect the grade ? Updated new pics first pos

I pulled a couple of these from a roll today.......grade opinions welcome.

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3/2/12 Updated with pics of some of the other coins from the roll:

This first pic shows the route of the die cracks on the following pics of some of the other coins in the roll....

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  • georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭
    Minor die cracks in general will not affect grade. Nice steps.
  • AhrensdadAhrensdad Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
    It looks like there's a hit already on the steps, but even if not, wouldn't the disruption cause by the die break eliminate the possibility of a Full Step designation?
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  • SamByrdSamByrd Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭✭
    FS i would bet even with the crack. The coin may be more marketable with such a large crack as well. Very cool coin.
  • Very nice, the crack adds charactor.
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Could be image shadow but I'm not seeing that as a full steps coin. And with hits on the cheek and chin not high enouph grade to send in.
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  • frnklnlvrfrnklnlvr Posts: 2,750


    << <i>It looks like there's a hit already on the steps, but even if not, wouldn't the disruption cause by the die break eliminate the possibility of a Full Step designation? >>



    I'm not sure about Jeffersons but a die crack on the bell lines of a Franklin won't have an impact on FBL status.
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  • drei3reedrei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
    My picture grade would be MS65+ FS. NICE!
  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Based on pics, and minimum hits on jaw, I would grade solid 65FS with a shot at a 66FS. Nice Jeffs!!!
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,920 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That Die Crack is fairly common
    on numerous WarNickels, and
    will not affect the grade whatsoever.

    Can't tell if it goes thru the S mintmark;
    if it does, some collectors call it the "$"
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  • Lehigh96Lehigh96 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭
    It is hard to evaluate the luster on that coin from the photos provided. The green cast tells me that you have mixed light sources in your setup. The coin looks pretty clean and IMO, is premium gem level. The strike is outstanding for a 44-S and I don't think the die crack will preclude a full step designation. I grade the coin NGC MS66 5FS. PCGS could grade it MS66 FS but it is dependent upon the luster.

    It bears mentioning that there is a common die crack on many of the 1944-S Jefferson's that extends from the S in PLURIBUS down through the right side of the dome, appears to cut the porch roof, and extends down the 4th pillar. Your coin exhibits a different but equally as significant die crack. I like it!
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  • BigDowgieBigDowgie Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭✭
    I would agree with many above. Die crack will not impact grade. This is an above average 1944-S and should full step with either grading service. PCGS MS65FS with a shot at MS66FS.
  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>That looks more like a lamination? >>



    I agree that this is a lamination defect which will adversely effect the grade...as in Genuine only.
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  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797

    I agree that this is a lamination defect which will adversely effect the grade...as in Genuine only.

    As I said above this came from a roll....unless 30+ coins have the exact same lamination.....????....It is a die crack no doubt about it.

    I will post some other pics when I get to the office tomorrow, there are others that show the die crack in an earliar state, all from the same roll.
  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797

    3/2/12.....

    Additional photos added in first post........
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,423 ✭✭✭
    not sure die cracks effect any grade...
    not sure how to grade just a reverse either but top coin overall...i'd give it 65/66 fs
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  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    I have one of those!!!!

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    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,920 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's not a lamination.

    It's not a lamination.
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  • georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭
    Oh! So it is a lamination then...
  • georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭
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    Sorry, could not help myself!

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