GTG 1943-P Jefferson Nickel (NGC)

You have to remember that Jefferson Nickels really aren't collectible below the premium gem grades (MS66-67) and most MS65's will lose money on the grading fees so most people will only submit them if they have a decent chance at premium gem grades. So if you see a graded Jefferson Nickel, your first thought should be MS65-MS67. Most of the coins graded in the lower mint state grades are typically net grades for problems that are not severe enough to warrant a details grade. For example:





This coin has premium gem color & luster, with a premium gem obverse, but the gouges on the reverse are so severe that NGC net graded the coin all the way down to MS62. Now compare the severity of the marks on this coin to the rather minor impairment on the subject coin of this thread.



Most people had this coin at MS66 for the same reason you graded it MS63. You are being a little too punitive with your evaluation of that impairment.

 

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MS66. I one graded by NGC. None of mine have FS.

 

ms-64

 

1965 or 1966 in MS65 FS lists for $10,000. That's right 10 large. There is no listing for the 1967 with FS. They must have reworked the dies in 1971 because the price drops considerably for FS examples in the PCGS database. This could be an early die state '71 because there are 5 FS and Monticello has a lot of detail still in mint packaging.

 

Does the messed up star after Liberty hurt the grade? I guessed 63 but I think knowing your taste. I’m wrong. I’ve had 3 1943/2 coins. Member was talking about the bottom of the 3.

 

Great example. Mine were kinda CRH beat up. Easy to tell if you got one

 

Yes and no magnifying necessary.