So, as the title says what is your grade, I like these not only to get experienced eyes on my coin but, I like the thought that it is probably helping the newbie's grading skills. Sorry, for the photos this is the best I can do at this time. Between the deep lusterous smooth areas and the light orange peel texture in areas, it made for a difficult coin to capture the in hand look. It's Flashy If someone wants to look for them, there are two die markers on the obverse and 3 markers on the reverse to help attribute the variety. MR. H.A.S. won't have a problem. Paddy I can get a better shot of the steps if it is needed. Plus the markers to help with the stage of the die. this one is interesting to say the least.
Looks very lustrous from your pics. Looks like you'll get FS too. I don't collect Jeff's, so my grading would be a SWAG. I'll be curious to see some guesses from our CT colleagues.
Die cracks don't always run to the rim. On this example the crack runs from the dome to the bottom of the Monticello and towards the MM, but does not make it into the field.
This thing is a luster bomb!! As much as I would like to call it a 67, I can't. I see some marks hiding in the shadows. Specifically on Jefferson's cheek SSE of his eye and a couple more marks on his jaw SW of his ear. I think those would limit this to a 65FS. The outstanding luster may even merit a ★ from NGC. I know they give those out for spectacular eye appeal, which this Jefferson has.
I would like to say that those marks are way over emphasized by the photos. And what you see, you would have to have a 10x loupe to see them in hand. None of the marks are seen when rotating the coin, and none of them flash. What you see are the smallest of planchet flaws that haven't been struck out of the coin. It is no doubt the finest looking 6FS nickel I own. Not to mention a S/S south.
