Does this count as full steps?

It doesn't seem to be too broken up, but I found this on a 1953-D nickel and wanted to see if this qualifies. It looks pretty good to me but wanted another opinion.

 

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I don't think so, sorry.
This is what you're supposed to look for. Your coin is too circulated and scratched.

 

no

 

@Minanius …here’s the scoop…
1. There are 2 overriding qualifiers that are used for a coin to earn the “Full Step” designation on a slab label: The coin (Jefferson nickels) must be Mint State and not a proof.
2. Your coin shows circulation wear and is thereby disqualified.
3. All proofs already have full steps, so a TPG does not put it on a label.

Personally, I use 4FS, 5FS and 6FS on flips as an additional indication of the quality of a coins’ condition along with a ballpark grade and any other pertinent information…imo…Spark

 

Man, everytime I think I find something cool or neat it's not. I guess FS is rare for a reason. Shame, this was like the first one I found that wasn't completely pulverized on the back, at least there's some steps here lol.

 

Yeah, but I walk with a cane most of the time. Where's the Disabled walkway up to the top?

 

Fwiw, this is a MS66 on PCGS website for FS on a 1953-D

 

@Minanius
Oh!! No way, Dude. It can't be. That's crazy. Where's the link?

 

@Minanius
Oh!! No way, Dude. It can't be. That's crazy. Where's the link?

 

@Minanius
Oh!! No way, Dude. It can't be. That's crazy. Where's the link?

 

Okay, that was weird.
Sorry all.

 

You can see that it lacks definition here.
But as said before, it's not MS.

 

What Lonny is showing is the blending of the steps. This is usually the worst under pillar 3
This one the step is weak under pillar 2

 

Around the side, take the service elevator.
If you don't see one look more towards the back of the coin.

 

I have a 6FS and a 5FS. Here's the best pics I coukd get on them.

 

This is a Full Steps War Nickel so it contains a little silver.

 

Okay, I can see it now. Thank you guys! Appreciate the info!

 

I think Full Steps is just a grading gimmick, like Full Torch for Mercury dimes. The different TPG have their very own, fussy, criteria for them, and seem to be "hit-and-miss."
All it does is confirm a good strike with a new die, which we all know is unusual. LOL

 

Here's one that PCGS gave a FS designation, but doesn't look FS to me. PCGS price guide (take this with a grain of salt) puts a big premium on FS. A 1945-P MS-66FS is listed at $300, and MS-66 (no FS) is $60.

(not my coin, though I am bidding on it at GC. And it's a MS-65FS)

 

I just went through a bunch of these rolls and didn't find anything anywhere as close as yours.