GTG: 1944-S Jefferson Nickel

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Nolawyer
Nolawyer Posts: 1,007
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This one is an older, smaller ANACS slab. I apologize about not getting a clearer close-up of the steps. How would you grade it?

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  • stealer
    stealer Posts: 4,039 ✭✭✭✭
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    68

    Edit: I don't do nickels so I'll leave the FS or not designation to others!
  • Lehigh96
    Lehigh96 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭
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    The overall strike is pretty soft but the steps are a toss up. There appear to be tiny bridges that should preclude the FS designation but they could be from the photo and actually be full in hand. The surfaces are very clean and the luster is good. I am not crazy about the eye appeal or the strike and I think this coin gets no higher than MS66 by PCGS. My experience with ANACS small white holders is that they were pretty conservative as well. I am going to guess MS66, no full steps.
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  • mingot
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    << <i>The overall strike is pretty soft but the steps are a toss up. There appear to be tiny bridges that should preclude the FS designation but they could be from the photo and actually be full in hand. The surfaces are very clean and the luster is good. I am not crazy about the eye appeal or the strike and I think this coin gets no higher than MS66 by PCGS. My experience with ANACS small white holders is that they were pretty conservative as well. I am going to guess MS66, no full steps. >>



    ANACS were pretty liberal with the steps, so I am going to say 66 5 Steps.
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  • DennisH
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    Photos don't show intense lustre, which is why I'm going to say MS65 non-FS.
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  • rainbowroosie
    rainbowroosie Posts: 4,875 ✭✭✭✭
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    66+
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  • drei3ree
    drei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
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    PCGS 65 no fs
  • Twobitcollector
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  • bolivarshagnasty
    bolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    66FS but I believe it would 5fs at PCGS due to the spotting in different places. Softer strike (hair detail), but few contact marks. Nice coin!! Shag
  • SUMORADA
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    66......steps could go FS........image
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  • morgandollar1878
    morgandollar1878 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    65 maybe 66, but no FS.
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  • coinkat
    coinkat Posts: 24,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ANACS was harsh on the numerical grade with Jeffs in the old days- FS was a little more forgiving - 65 and FS is my estimate as to the ANACS grade

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  • coinman23885
    coinman23885 Posts: 1,126
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    The luster looks subdued so I will grade it MS65. If the luster pours off the coin in hand, I can see MS66. I vote no on the full step designation.
  • LindeDad
    LindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think back them it did real good getting MS64FS.
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  • WoodenJefferson
    WoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
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    How would I grade it? MS-64FS (5 steps)

    How did ANACS grades it? MS-65 5 steps
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  • crazyhounddog
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    << <i>66......steps could go FS........image >>



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  • Shamika
    Shamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
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    64FS
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  • Edscoin
    Edscoin Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭
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    66 maybe FS, can't really tell by your pic.
    Nice coin!
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  • Nolawyer
    Nolawyer Posts: 1,007
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    Thanks for all of the grades. Here is the ANACS grade:

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    I think it has an outside chance at crossing to MS65FS at PCGS. I only paid about $30 for it so I am planning on including it with my next crossover submission. These really jump up in value at 65FS and 66FS so I think it is worth the gamble. I'll share my results here.
  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,927 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    66 not sure on steps ... they're close ... looks nice



    LOL ... ooppsss ... I checked to see what everyone else thought and saw you posted the grade already! image


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