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Something to consider: the view of the steps depicted on the Jefferson Nickel is of the back entrance to Monticello and not the more dramatic front. As such, the rear has one less step than the front… (View Post)

With Eisenhower Dollars 1973 is a "Mint Set" only issue. That pre-supposes that the OP coin was initially cut from a Mint Set and submitted. All the tiny ticks are either unstruck planchet … (View Post)

Send it to PCGS/NGC to be graded, that will cut through all the BS. (View Post)

Luster is caused by metal flow. A weakly struck coin, which didn't completely fill the recesses of the die(s), should still exhibit full luster. Jefferson Nickels are a prime example since many dates… (View Post)

--- A weakly struck Mint State coin will show luster over the entire coin. --- A lightly circulated coin will show luster breaks in the areas where "rub" from circulation is present. (View Post)