Does this count as full steps?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Minanius, Mar 30, 2023.

  1. Minanius

    Minanius Member

    It doesn't seem to be too broken up, but I found this on a 1953-D nickel and wanted to see if this qualifies. It looks pretty good to me but wanted another opinion. S20230330_0001.jpg
     
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    6-Full-Steps (1).jpg I don't think so, sorry. :(
    This is what you're supposed to look for. Your coin is too circulated and scratched.
    [​IMG]
     
  4. dwhiz

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  5. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    @Minanius …here’s the scoop…
    1. There are 2 overriding qualifiers that are used for a coin to earn the “Full Step” designation on a slab label: The coin (Jefferson nickels) must be Mint State and not a proof.
    2. Your coin shows circulation wear and is thereby disqualified.
    3. All proofs already have full steps, so a TPG does not put it on a label.

    Personally, I use 4FS, 5FS and 6FS on flips as an additional indication of the quality of a coins’ condition along with a ballpark grade and any other pertinent information…imo…Spark
     
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  6. Minanius

    Minanius Member

    Man, everytime I think I find something cool or neat it's not. I guess FS is rare for a reason. Shame, this was like the first one I found that wasn't completely pulverized on the back, at least there's some steps here lol.
     
  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Yeah, but I walk with a cane most of the time. Where's the Disabled walkway up to the top? :D:wacky::jawdrop:
     
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  8. Minanius

    Minanius Member

    Fwiw, this is a MS66 on PCGS website for FS on a 1953-D Screenshot_20230330_022151_Chrome.jpg
     
  9. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    @Minanius
    Oh!! No way, Dude. It can't be. :wideyed:That's crazy. :wacky:Where's the link?o_O
     
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  10. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    @Minanius
    Oh!! No way, Dude. It can't be. :wideyed:That's crazy. :wacky:Where's the link?o_O
     
  11. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    @Minanius
    Oh!! No way, Dude. It can't be. :wideyed:That's crazy. :wacky:Where's the link?o_O
     
  12. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Okay, that was weird.
    Sorry all. :sorry:
     
  13. Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney Well-Known Member

    upload_2023-3-30_9-24-44.png
    You can see that it lacks definition here.
    But as said before, it's not MS.
     
  14. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    What Lonny is showing is the blending of the steps. This is usually the worst under pillar 3
    This one the step is weak under pillar 2
     
  15. rte

    rte Well-Known Member

    Around the side, take the service elevator.
    If you don't see one look more towards the back of the coin.:p
     
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  16. bsshog40

    bsshog40 Senior Member

    I have a 6FS and a 5FS. Here's the best pics I coukd get on them.
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    6FS.jpg.3f7bdcb2cf3c7ad3214a91135af0d804.jpg
    20230317_155924.jpg.b75c415fddfba534654d452861909ec0.jpg
    5FS.jpg.27823eaabcf7b28dcf1721985b831035.jpg
     
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  17. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    This is a Full Steps War Nickel so it contains a little silver. 9C14BD4B-3EBD-4A6C-9083-EDBE27D23316.jpeg 5D55A660-07AF-43A5-A656-A37F2BFD5711.jpeg 92F62313-AE28-436F-A9E5-10F24CBFF9E8.jpeg FA95F913-FA96-4C22-B9BA-4AC8DBC4CACC.jpeg
     
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  18. Minanius

    Minanius Member

    Okay, I can see it now. Thank you guys! Appreciate the info! :)
     
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  19. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    I think Full Steps is just a grading gimmick, like Full Torch for Mercury dimes. The different TPG have their very own, fussy, criteria for them, and seem to be "hit-and-miss."
    All it does is confirm a good strike with a new die, which we all know is unusual. LOL
     
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  20. Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney Well-Known Member

    Here's one that PCGS gave a FS designation, but doesn't look FS to me. PCGS price guide (take this with a grain of salt) puts a big premium on FS. A 1945-P MS-66FS is listed at $300, and MS-66 (no FS) is $60.
    [​IMG]
    (not my coin, though I am bidding on it at GC. And it's a MS-65FS)
     
  21. cladking

    cladking Coin Collector

    I just went through a bunch of these rolls and didn't find anything anywhere as close as yours.
     
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