Possible 1965 5 cent 5 full steps?

i made a few side by side pics using several of pcgs’s examples from different nickels between 1960-69 that I could find on their website thinking it might make it easier on whoever ends up taking the time to look and give their insight or thoughts that I will really appreciate.

 

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No, not FS. many breaks due to to hits.

 

Agreed. Dont see any FS on those.

 

It is possible that your coin could get a FS designation. All the grading company's have loosened their standards. I don't believe it should get a 5 FS designation. The 5th step is broken under the third pillar from the left.

This area is always the weakest in the steps because it is the area on the obv. with the highest relief. It should be continuous, and not broken.

 

Coin has to be MS to qualify for that designation.
Hard to tell if a coin is MS, or circulated, or proof without photos of the entire
obverse and reverse.

 

None are FS.

 

Send it ANACS- for a shot- it will be cheap - the question is - is it worth the s/h the risk and a return on your money. Enjoyed your pictures.

 

Bad advice. There's no way that would get FS designation from anyone other than a basement self slabber.

 

That's a nice coin, is it a proof coin?

 

From what I’ve seen, just about every single 5c with fs designation at pcgs have disruptions, some with way more than others. Ive seen a few conversations in different forums where they were talking about how aweful the dies were that they used for 60’s nickels, some years worse than others and if anyone happened to find a mint state with good steps not to misplace it hah. I can’t remember where that thread was but it was really informative. I’ll post a link if I can find it.

 

Didnt they stop producing proof coins from 65-67?

 

No they made special mint sets a proof like hybrid so it is considered a proof. No FS sorry

 

Thanks for the information Paddy. I forgot about that.
If it is considered "proof", it's not allowed FS designation anyway.

 

All of a sudden a ton of nickels being posted all believing that they are full steps.
I going to say this once..... do your research first there's books written on Full steps.
There are some dates where Full Steps are just about impossible to find.
I paid off a car... back in the early 80's with rolls of nickels as my bride didn't want all the nickels laying around the house left over from roll searching for varieties and full steps.
Finding a 1964 Jefferson with full steps your chances of being eaten by a shark while reading this post are better than finding a 64 FS nickel heck I had rolls that there was no porch on the Monticello!
Do your home work nicks and cuts weak strikes won't pass

 

Not sure about fs. But a damn pretty coin. Should get a good buck for that one

 

Does anyone have a 5 stepper tou show us. A 65 would be better

 

I’m not sure if your directing this at me or a bunch of other ppl that decided to post pics of their nickels today.. but in case you were talking specifically to me I would like to clarify with you that I’m only asking about the steps of 1 nickel in particular. Every one that has the date In text format underneath the steps came from pcgs’s coinfacts webpage and all were designated fs. That’s the reason I’m discussing this is because to me it seems that the steps on my nickel are at least as good or better than a lot of certified examples from the 60’s and I wanted to see what other people thought.

 

My post wasn't directed at you it was directed to all who post without researching .
I find it ironic that here on CT there's post every day by people who even after they are given the correct information they take issue. I find it even more disturbing that people come here are just lazy to research anything!
Most everyone here who have collected 10,20,30,plus years enjoy sharing the passion they have for this hobby. They take pride in their collections,as well the knowledge that they have aquired over said years.
But understand FS nickels, full band dimes, full bell lines halves,etc.... are that..and comand a premium.
The nickels minted durring the 60's were high mintages, the 64 and 64 D one if not the highest mintages of the series..that said dies struck till they exploded. Quanity yes.... quality no...
There's plenty of post here on CT on nickels. I would suggest reading post by Lehigh as he's one of the best know members who excels in Jefferson nickels, and his collection shows it.

 

I got to agree with you. 65 is a tough one to grade,
@jd26 yours is one of the best I have seen, It's a pretty coin too!