1938 P Jefferson nickel need help

Came across 1938 P Jefferson nickel today looks to be full steps I don't know the determination but looking at PCGS full steps it looks similar if not better also could this be a proof 1938 how do you determine that without cleaning it

 

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It's not a proof and it's not full steps. You can clearly see multiple breaks in the steps. That being said, it is still a nice example of a 38 Jeff.

 

When the crew shoveled the snow from the sidewalk, they forgot to clear the snow from the steps.

Chris

 

Lmaoffffff

 

So i paid 7 bucks for it how did i do? So it's not worth getting graded

 

It came in this holder

 

I've found just as nice while roll searching so I wouldn't pay more than a nickel for one. I think 7 is a bit over priced for that but at least you aren't in for a fortune.

Definitely NOT worth getting graded unless you want to be out even more money than you already are.

 

I'm beginning to think this whole grading process is a scam I'm losing faith in it I might start my own Grading Company LOL but there's mine I did the research for you I know you don't care but it's just the point it's killing me

 

I can't say I'm a fan of sticking coins in plastic coffins. Especially not for the price the companies charge. But with that being said, they serve a purpose and have their benefits, I guess.
I think maybe you should take a step back, slow down a bit, maybe do some more studying and really figure things out before you go off and buy something thinking you are gonna get rich quick or whatever. It'll be better for your wallet
You obviously are not skilled enough (yet) to be able to cherry pick or accurately grade coins. I'm not trying to be mean FWIW. Just stating the facts as I see them.

 

The EW school of grading is hiring!

 

It's a nice looking coin.

 

It's not that I'm trying to get rich quick I just collecting them and saving them for my daughter So eventually she's 24 30 years from now when she's my age they might be a value to her and I just don't want them to get messed up in these stupid things the cardboard

 

Thank you my friend I appreciate that good hearing from you

 

What's the best way to preserve a coin that's what I need to know that will help me thank you or the least expensive way to have it graded not that I care I just want it in the hard plastic

 

You really gotta work on that talk to text bro. I think I get the gist of what you are saying but it sounds like you are having a stroke.

 

For that coin you posted - I'd just toss it in a 2x2 flip. and call it good. If you wanted to get a bit fancier you can buy the hard plastic holders from most places that sell coin collecting supplies.

 

I know you're not a fan of putting coins in a plastic coffin and I agree but I'm looking at comparison to what they've graded and then I look at mine here's a picture of an ms-67 full step 1938 Jefferson nickel did they change the structure of grading sorry about the English

 

Let me ask you this: Why are you so obsessed about having your coins graded? Besides the whole passing them to your daughter down the road.

 

I would just leave the coin in the holder it's in. I looks happy there.

 

I don't know if the steps are part of the coin grading, I think it's an addition to what your overall coin grades. If you have full steps then your coin gets that designation and it adds a lot of value to the coin overall. I can't grade if my life depended on it but maybe you can ask what this coin would grade instead on focusing just on the steps. Seems most of the comments for the coin are positive but that's not to say it will be worth sending it in. Without the FS, your coin seems like it's worth a small price based on some of the comments. I expect someone to correct me if I mis-stated anything with this comment

Also, just for FYI, a Full Step on the nickel requires at least 5 clean steps. No marks.

Lastly, grading by comparing doesn't usually work, I learned that lesson lol.