GTG 1954-S Jefferson Nickel (PCGS)

Please GTG of the 1954-S Jefferson Nickel shown below. I have attached a poll for you to cast your vote and you may select up to 2 different things: the numerical grade, and the + designation. Typically, I include full steps but this coin is clearly not full steps so we won't bother.





As always, comments welcome and don't forget to vote in the poll, thanks!

 

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I was in between 65 and 66, so went with 65+
...the luster looks strong but I was worried about the ticks scattered throughout

 

MS-63

 

65+

 

Strong luster, and reverse better, but not a fan of the chatter on the cheek and jaw. I went with a net 64 due to strong luster and reverse. I would not be surprised with 64+ or maybe 65 since it has pretty luster.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if they designated the "chatter" on the cheek (obverse) and the center of the building/steps (reverse) as "scratched/graffitti". Other than that, nice coin.

 

Reverse is fairly clean. But, on the obverse, too much noise on the jaw and shoulder to warrant a Gem. I would call it MS64, but wouldn't be surprised if TPG gave it MS65

 

I think that would be completely wrong. I see nothing that points to these marks being intentional

 

Agreed 100% - however, I have sent in several coins w/similar markings (bag marks, minor/random scratches) that came back as "scratched/graffiti". We know that it depends on the TPG, and more specifically the grader himself/herself. Just saying that I have been surprised (as we all have, I'm sure) by the grade received. In a perfect world...

 

I'm at 65+, so that means the PCGS grade is probably 66.

 

The “chatter” you are seeing is remnant planchet flaws and does not affect the grade. Don’t worry, it’s tripping a lot of people up!

 

Damn those remnant planchet flaws! j/k Keep up the GTG threads - for someone getting back into this crazy hobby, it sure is nice to see how things are being graded currently. Kudos!

 

I said 65+ (without peeking). I figured the jaw/ear chatter is what the Canadians call "die burn".

 

Well, I'll hazard a comment: I feel like the coin is superb enough that (to me) a 65 is clearly too low of a grade, so it's either a 66 or a 67 in my book. I'm thinking it's either in an old ANACS soap slab 66 or an NGC 67 holder. But I could be completely wrong. I just don't think there's any way that falls to a 65 though. Gorgeous coin.

EDIT: Of course, after taking a close look at the neck/shoulder area, I'm kind of wondering if there is a slight rub there and it got an AU58. So clearly my opinion could be spot on or completely worthless haha

 

The OP states it is in a PCGS slab

 

Those dang remnant planchet flaws

 

See, I'm already full of crow. I read only his original post (trying not to read anyone else's posts or cheat if the answer had been provided.) Did not even think to look at the title Thanks for pointing that out.

 

65 plus

 

MS-63: Nice luster, but the weak strike and all the marks on the collar, shoulder, and cheek keeps it from MS-64.

 

Something I learned from @Lehigh96 long ago was to discount the "remnant planchet flaws".