Grade this Jefferson 2

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Pickin and Grinin, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:20 AM.

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It's a raw coin

  1. AU55

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  2. MS60

    9.1%
  3. MS61

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  4. MS62

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  5. MS63

    9.1%
  6. MS64

    18.2%
  7. MS65

    36.4%
  8. MS66

    27.3%
  1. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Here is the second of the 4 Jeffs I bought Monday. I have started a new Library of coins album.
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  3. Anthony Mazza

    Anthony Mazza Well-Known Member

    MS64 6FS if the luster is there a 65, is thelat line on the steps toning?
     
  4. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Yes.
     
  5. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Looks MS-66 FS to me.

    Did you need to down play the luster in the photo a bit to capture the toning?
     
  6. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I went with 66 but don't know about the FS.
     
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  7. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    The columns, entrance doors, and windows are faded. The toning and remainder of the coin are nice. MS-60
     
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  8. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    MS-64 but I think the indent through the steps holds it back from FS. Nice rainbow coloring.
     
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  9. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    MS-63 Need to really see it in person as most fit in this way of thinking. Videos help also.
     
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  10. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    I bumped up a 64 to MS 65 based on the nice color. I think it's full steps but the photo was a bit blurry so I did not make a call there.
     
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  11. Barney McRae

    Barney McRae Supporter! Supporter

    I never knew nickels could have nice toning like that. Very nice!
     
  12. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Toning becomes crazy with four ping pong covered led's. I am an original, color, skin type guy, the quality of the coin is the only thing that matters.

    I wouldn't have bought this coin as a FS. The Mark diagonal across the steps is only toning.
     
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  13. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Back in the day, a weak strike always was a demerit. That was before the 80's. Luster nd contact are rewarded much heavier on the grading scale.
     
  14. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Hard to even make a decision in hand on the steps. I am in that ballpark.
     
  15. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I went with 65 but wouldn't be surprised if it got a 66. Nice toning.
     

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