PCGS variety attribution question for a no S proof nickel

Nice lookin' coin.

Very nice 1971 No S nickel!

Did you pay for Variety Attribution?

The 1971 No S is a Major Variety (Major Varieties being ones mentioned in the Redbook, more or less) , and Major Varieties will be attributed without paying for Variety Attribution (albeit simply, such as "No S", "Doubled Die Obverse", etc).

If you do pay for Variety Attribution on a Major Variety, they will put the specific FS# on the label.

@safari_dude said:

@robec said:
What is the difference between the FS-501 1971(S ) No S Proof Cameo and the No S Proof Cameo?

The cert shows the Pop for this FS-501 graded PR68 Cameo as a 5/0. It even shows that result in CoinFacts

But just searching for the 1971-S No S in CoinFacts the population is completely different. Does this mean all 1971-S No S Jefferson nickels aren’t FS-501

That’s what has me a bit confused also…just didn’t want to look silly for asking. Maybe they only do the attribution if it’s requested and paid for, although I didn’t pay for it (that I know of…🤔).

@PCGS_Hy

A couple of us are curious about the same thing, including a forumite that owns the subject coin. So, I thought that I would ask about it here, as opposed to sending an e-mail to CS. This way, multiple parties can read and benefit from your response.

What is the difference between:
~ PCGS #569531 {1971-(S) 5C No S FS-501, CAM (Proof)}
~ and, PCGS #84204 {1971 5C No S, CAM (Proof)}

Specifically, are the coins different, or are the different PCGS numbers wholly attributable to a categorization distinction (i.e., "major variety" without FS number vs. "die variety" with FS number)?

Edited for grammar.

I would venture a guess that the 71 No S that were certified without an FS number may be before the Cherrypickers guide had it listed? Just a guess. I will see if I can find my 3rd edeition and see if it is listed in there.

Edit to add the 71 No S nickel is not listed in the 3rd edition of the Cherrypickers guide.