Should I get this 1954 D Jefferson Nickel graded?

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Matt1701
Matt1701 Posts: 19 ✭✭
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Would it be worth getting graded even though it doesn’t have full steps?

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  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks 65/65+ max.
    So I would save grading fees and sell as is.

  • OldEastside
    OldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like a nicer one but I'd save your money

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  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 4, 2019 5:41AM
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    @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
    MICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    NO!

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  • CCGGG
    CCGGG Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No

  • Colonialcoin
    Colonialcoin Posts: 923 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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
    ElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Since no one has typed it this way - nO.

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  • Matt1701
    Matt1701 Posts: 19 ✭✭
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    Thanks for the replies.

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It would not be a good investment.... The fees far outweigh any numismatic value. Cheers, RickO

  • RogerB
    RogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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
    JBK Posts: 17,860 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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.

  • Matt1701
    Matt1701 Posts: 19 ✭✭
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    Thanks man, I need to get better at discerning better grade coins.

  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    You could probably pick one up already in PCGS plastic for a nominal amount...

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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    no

  • Josh32
    Josh32 Posts: 138 ✭✭✭
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    nope

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