Should I get this 1954 D Jefferson Nickel graded?

Matt1701 · January 3, 2019 10:39PM

Would it be worth getting graded even though it doesn’t have full steps?

mannie gray · January 4, 2019 12:29AM

Looks 65/65+ max.
So I would save grading fees and sell as is.

OldEastside · January 4, 2019 12:58AM

Looks like a nicer one but I'd save your money

Steve

Hemispherical · January 4, 2019 5:17AM

@Matt1701 The nickel would have to grade 66 or higher to make it cost effective. But, if cost is not a factor do as your heart desires.

Link is the latest realized auctions that this forum’s host has listed for that type of nickel.
http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/4053

Edit to add: Estimated total shipping, insurance, and grading fees is about $50 give or take. So your heart must really desire to pay this amount for this coin.

MICHAELDIXON · January 4, 2019 5:28AM

NO!

CCGGG · January 4, 2019 6:26AM

No

Colonialcoin · January 4, 2019 7:11AM

No grading necessary. Too many marks on the rim. In addition, there is no need to wear cotton gloves for coins like that. Personally, I find gloves to be uncomfortable, period. I have handled some very expensive raw coins and I try to be careful and use common sense when I hold them. In other words, over a felt tray with no liquids or food in the area, among other things.

ElmerFusterpuck · January 4, 2019 7:12AM

Since no one has typed it this way - nO.

Matt1701 · January 4, 2019 7:36AM

Thanks for the replies.

ricko · January 4, 2019 8:07AM

It would not be a good investment.... The fees far outweigh any numismatic value. Cheers, RickO

RogerB · January 4, 2019 8:11AM

If the OP paid for having that coin "graded," he would be under water by about $30.

Very disappointing that anyone would contemplate wasting that much money on a very common nickel.

JBK · January 4, 2019 9:37AM

YES!

Just kidding. No.

I'll bet you can monitor eBay and probably pick up a few graded Jeffersons real cheap to use as training tools as you search for premium raw examples.

I don't claim to be an expert grader or even an amateur one, but I know that for most moderns there is no way grading is a viable option. They have to be the best of the best.