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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.



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....











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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<< <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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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 "$"
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!
<< <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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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.
3/2/12.....
Additional photos added in first post........
not sure how to grade just a reverse either but top coin overall...i'd give it 65/66 fs
It's not a lamination.
Sorry, could not help myself!