GTG 1945-S Jefferson Nickel

Pretty coin but full steps? I can't see how the photo can be that far off.

 

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Paul, why is this one a 66 and those others we were talking about yesterday were 67s? To me, from the pictures, this one looks to be higher quality.

 

It is higher quality. The luster on war nickels is off the charts because the alloy used. Also, the coins strike better because the alloy is softer resulting in less remnant planchet roughness although there is usually still a little on the jaw line, this coin is no exception. Both PCGS & NGC are tougher on pre-war and war nickels than they are on post-war coins with respect to luster and surface preservation. This coin has 67 (or better) luster, strike, and eye appeal, but there are just too many little nicks for a 67 grade.

That said, I have seen coins with worse surfaces graded MS67 by NGC and personally think this coin should be at least MS66+ 5FS. The other problem is that the price from 66 to 67 jumps from several hundred to several thousand. I think they get very stingy when it comes to top pop registry quality full step nickels.

 

Thanks. Just another reason I guess I'll let you buy all the nickels

 

You gotta start teaching me about Franklin Half Dollars, my brother and I are starting a collection, and I’m kinda winging it

 

Absolutely, man. PM me with any questions you have.

Given your high level of knowledge and proficiency with 20th century coinage, jumping into Franklins won't be hard at all.

 

I guessed 66, but not steps.

 

Shortly after this thread was posted I voted 65/5fs...I now retract that vote, having taken a closer look.

I agree with the nickel experts that this coin looks a 67, but that full step attribution is wrong, imo.
There is not a single step that does not have an occlusion of some sort, and the center of the reverse was struck very poorly, evidence the columns, and the lower steps.

I've read, and it seems in this case, that the TPGs make allowances for "as struck" die results, but this seems to be in no way a full step strike...Spark

 

I think you'd have to see the coin in hand to see the full steps.......

 

Does this coin not have an slightly overpolished obverse?