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1963 D ms66FS Jefferson nickel
MACGE1
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I just noticed that this coin just showed up in the pop report. Up until now there we’re 3 in 65FS with none finer, which hasn’t changed so this new coin can’t be an upgrade. The last sale at Heritage was for $5600 which I won. Does anyone know anything about it? Is it for sale?
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Any True views, I'd sure like to see That
Steve
The coin is in the Hansen collection. Cert number is 35921764. It was graded in late July or early August
OK, I just looked and IMHO is not a 66 (too much die erosion for me) and is also a few horses hairs from FS IMO
Steve
https://images.pcgs.com/TrueView/35921764_max.jpg
Hmmm... the steps look like they’ve got a few hits.
Where did it come from? An NGC holder perhaps?
No reason it couldn't be one of the 65fs if they cracked it out before sending it in. Wouldn't show in the pop report. Looks like they were liberal on the grade and the steps.
For contrast, this is a 42D/D I cherrypicked back in 2006 time frame that was graded 64 no full step.
I remember that snag there Shag!
Back to the 1963-D. I agree questionable grade and FS at the risk of sounding like a whiner because I did not take it! As far as a break-out, can't be sure. However the coin does not match the 2 MS65FS examples presented in TV. The beauty of the coin is n the eye of the owner!
A few million of these have not yet been submitted for authentication....or a "Special Price" on some crooked TV-sales show.
I agree, there are way too many marks on the steps for me to consider that FS! It should be clean as a whistle on the steps for FS designation(at least for my liking). Same with FBL Franklin’s as well as FB Mercury dimes.
The Jefferson "Steps" designation has always been a crap shoot! I've seen worse, but agree it doesn't meet the book definition.
A 66 with the big gouges on the top of the reverse? I dont see a 66 there
HAPPY COLLECTING
I do not see a 66 or FS. Edit to say condition rarity strikes again, ouch.
There may be a few to many marks/gouges for the
grade. Overall the coin is still pleasing . The steps are
very well struck with a few hits. Most 1963-D nickels
don't have well defined steps, more like what looks to
be a mound of dirt.
This is an image of the steps of my MS67 '41D graded by NGC (non FS) and it was in an ancient holder when I purchased it ( $10 when I purchased it on eBay 25+ years ago?).
I did resubmit for no other reason than I thought I was the one that had a problem with the whole FS designation, it did come back FS.
The coin was not worth the submission but I just had to know.
BTW,
Several forum members also said the coin did not qualify for the FS designation after I posted my images.
Your coin is a no questions FS by prevailing standards. I'm not sure why that would even be controversial.
I personally wont bid or buy a Jeffersons with excessive die erosion. I have seen some erodded ones graded that are just horrible looking.
Successful Trades: Swampboy,
Has been graded PCGS MS65 and now resides in a PCGS MS64 holder......go figure.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Here's another nicely struck 1963-D I own but grades MS64. Looks like I win bragging rights again.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Hello Jefferson people!
I want this full step grader for all my Pcgs submissions. Seriously.
Full step rant
This coin has rough die erosion, like struck through sand, with great looking partial steps for the year. It’s like they cleaned up the corners on a 1938 reverse. Nice at a glance though. I would hesitate to spend $100 for this and then only that much for the registry points.
To me having this coin would feel like having a fake certification number in my set. I don’t want to sound like I’m strait up trash talking, but I have submitted many coins of superior quality and steps only receive ms64 or 65 and no suffix grades.
Sincerely,
The small fish
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