@Insider2's thread today featuring a 50-D counterfeit nickel from China reminded me I had a 1950-D Jeff recently graded. For fun, here it is for a round of GTG.
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it is a technical MS64 that was given a bump for color to MS65 and then they threw in the Step Designation because it's a 1950-D which will be sold for MS66FS money because it looks pretty.
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it is a technical MS64 that was given a bump for color to MS65 and then they threw in the Step Designation because it's a 1950-D which will be sold for MS66FS money because it looks pretty.
I sort of agree with you, except I don't think the steps are all there, so I would call it a technical 64 that got a one point bump for nearly FS and nice color. I have seen a lot of 1950s nickels with that look and I am assuming the luster is not there for a 65.
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At first glance the coin screams 68 with the strike showing that much shadowing around the devices coupled with the soft contours between the HL & RL. Then comes the deductions from marks.
I don't have the coin in-hand and I don't know what PCGS graded it. However, the overall look of the coin just said "MS66" to me so I went with it.
That's why I trust your opinions and overall and with all things considered you were very close. I was just speculating with other comments that were working the coin from the bottom up rather the top down. I guess 6 or a half dozen it doesn't really matter.
If the color is more vibrant and the coin has more flash than the picture shows I could go with MS65. The strike looks close to full. Weakness in hair and top of windows. The outer steps don't appear to be there. And there are 5-6 noticeable marks. Reminds me of a 52-D & 53-D I have, they lack luster with little flash but have nicer strikes.
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Pretty coin.
66+/67-
Going with 66+
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I think the hits in the hair and on the reverse bring it to a 65... Cheers, RickO
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66+ eye appeal but hits and spots put it in the 65 camp
Key coin so I would say 65 no FS
MS65. I agree with others, beautiful coin but lots of hits keep it from the high grade.
65 or 65+ for me, the luster appears subdued as well but still a nice coin.
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it is a technical MS64 that was given a bump for color to MS65 and then they threw in the Step Designation because it's a 1950-D which will be sold for MS66FS money because it looks pretty.
I sort of agree with you, except I don't think the steps are all there, so I would call it a technical 64 that got a one point bump for nearly FS and nice color. I have seen a lot of 1950s nickels with that look and I am assuming the luster is not there for a 65.
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65.
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The question was GTG, not what I think the grade is. MS67.
If it's FS, I quit ......
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If it was graded 20 years ago and through NGC wouldn't it then have FS? Surely it wouldn't FS these days.
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What a pretty Jeff ..... 67
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I'd call it a 66 no FS.
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66 Where's the grade???
66 shot 65
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As is so often the case, the Trueview image doesn't quite capture the luster of this Jeff.
So with the color and the luster PCGS graders gave the coin a 66+. No FS of course.
Three minutes into this thread @mannie gray nailed it. WTG
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Awesome getting the +. Congrats.
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Wow surprised it got that high with those contact marks
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Many times with Jefferson Nickels what you are seeing was on the planchet before the coin was struck.
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Nice coin.
At first glance the coin screams 68 with the strike showing that much shadowing around the devices coupled with the soft contours between the HL & RL. Then comes the deductions from marks.
https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/beginner-artist/beginner-drawing-shadows-and-light-the-basics/
Looks like an MS66 to me.
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I trust your opinions maybe the + was for color.
@TomB . Take away the two biggest marks and what does it like to you now?
I don't have the coin in-hand and I don't know what PCGS graded it. However, the overall look of the coin just said "MS66" to me so I went with it.
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That's why I trust your opinions and overall and with all things considered you were very close. I was just speculating with other comments that were working the coin from the bottom up rather the top down. I guess 6 or a half dozen it doesn't really matter.
Well, even a blind nut will sometimes find a squirrel.
If the color is more vibrant and the coin has more flash than the picture shows I could go with MS65. The strike looks close to full. Weakness in hair and top of windows. The outer steps don't appear to be there. And there are 5-6 noticeable marks. Reminds me of a 52-D & 53-D I have, they lack luster with little flash but have nicer strikes.
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Nice Nickel! Ms66 is my guess.
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Spot on Rocco. It was graded 66 but it also got that +
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I'll go with 66, nice gentle toning....