1960 Jefferson - So close to Full Step!!

Windycity

I know this is a tough date for Full Step coins and this one comes close... also a very nice looking coin.

lasvegasteddy

wow soooooooooo close to greatness

lostincoins

Keep on looking you will find one soon! Hey I sound like a fortune cookie

BigDowgie

Wow, super nice 1960. I'd place that one in my raw set all day long!!!

leothelyon

A little insight. The strike of the 1960-P can be compared to the 1950-P. And the 1940-P. My theory is, the US Mint used the master hubs in 10 year intervals. Two of the 3 early die state struck coins show the raised lines of the cutting tool that cut the master dies. Link I also don't believe I will find better strikes for those 3 coins. They're as earliest of a die state they can get.
As for the 1960-P, I've been lucky to find two nice examples in over 23 years although the second coin does not have 5 complete steps but I do like the strike.

Like the others have said, nice coin. Looks like a keeper until you upgrade the steps.


Leo

leothelyon

Why this did not ascend to the top when I posted is beyond me?

ricko

So very close.... nice coin... Cheers, RickO

leothelyon

A little insight. The strike of the 1960-P can be compared to the 1950-P. And the 1940-P. My theory is, the US Mint used the master hubs in 10 year intervals. Two of the 3 early die state struck coins show the raised lines of the cutting tool that cut the master dies. Link I also don't believe I will find better strikes for those 3 coins. They're as earliest of a die state they can get.
As for the 1960-P, I've been lucky to find two nice examples in over 23 years although the second coin does not have 5 complete steps but I do like the strike.

Like the others have said, nice coin. Looks like a keeper until you upgrade the steps.


Leo

Tibor

Those early 1960's Jefferson are stoppers. This one does have a
well above average strike. A keeper.