Which 1952-D Jefferson Nickel do you Prefer?

Your evaluation of this coin is spot on, and it is higher graded than my registry coin but my registry coin has two things this coin doesn't have, rainbow toning & full steps.

Reveal of grades coming soon guys!

 

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Here is the registry coin, anyone wanna take a crack at the grade before I reveal all four?

 

Well you already revealed that the registry coin is FS. You also said my evaluation on coin 3 was spot on so if coin 3 is in fact a 67 than I have enough evidence to make a more educated guess.

66* 5FS

 

I am hoping that the photo is hiding the true story of the steps. That contact mark appears to have broken the steps under the 3rd pillar.
MS66 still a no brainer. Definitely the best of the four.

 

Both TPGs graded the coin full steps, I bought it in PCGS plastic and crossed it to NGC plastic trying to get an upgrade and a star.

 

I think that one is MS66* FS. I think it is VERY close to not being FS between the middle pillars but it is FS. I think the ding on the jaw limits it to 66.

 

I picked #1 for overall grade and strike.

 

Agree with 66FS

 

Reveal will be at halftime of the Ravens vs Steelers game guys!

 

That one is better than the original three.

I'll guess MS 66+ 5fs ...no star though...they are hard to get on nickels

 

I kind a figured that, they are marvelous steps, do you concur that the steps are full?

 

I do think they are full. I don’t demand perfection with steps and can over look some weakness in spots or even shallow marks as seen here, I just can’t abide a major flaw that breaks continuity whether it be a mark, bridge, or gap caused by strike weakness. As with most things in this hobby, it is a matter of degree.

 

Reveal:

Coin #1: Well struck Toner--NGC MS65 $10




Coin #2: Rainbow Toner--PCGS MS66 $40




Coin #3: Blast White--NGC MS67 W $125




Coin #4: Registry Coin--PCGS & NGC MS65 5FS--Hey NGC how did this not get a *




Anyone want to change their mind after seeing the assigned grades or seeing how the coins look in a slab photo?

 

If it was me I would have given it a star, but as @ddddd said they are very stingy with giving nickels a star.

 

A great teaching experience!

 

Coin 1: I called it a 66, but I'm ok with a 65. If the luster is as weak as both sets of images indicate, 65 is tops.

Coin 2: Called it a 66, nailed it.

Coin 3: Called it a 65. With new images, I can see 66 - but 67 is overgraded.

Coin 4: Yup, that's the one I'd expect for your set. I actually agree with the grade, for once!

 

Coin 4 is gorgeous. Who cares about the grade, when it has incredible toning like that? I would get it green beaned.

 

I couldn't agree more. That coin is stunning.

 

I should add: compared to the other 3, your registry coin clearly has superior eye appeal.

However, in the grand scheme of things, I really don't think it's Star worthy.

 

In the grand scheme of things, it is more than star worthy. I have seen lesser Jeffersons get stars for toning.