94 satin finish nickel

got my coin and chronicles set today.
44$ on the bay.
I have to find my tripod cause the pics not that good,
but wanted to hear opinions from the CT hood.
Looking for opinions on FS status, monticello strike and how to stop the toning w/o taking the set apart.
Better pics to follow.
Thanks

 

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Lets see the Windows!

 

The majority of these coins from the collector set are well struck and most have FS. As for the toning, let it happen my friend. Mine has some.

 

I have seen very few of these coins without full steps, but for some reason, PCGS is stingy handing out the FS designation for these coins.

Also, this coin is very difficult to find untoned. You won't be able to stop the toning from progressing if the coin is left in the original packaging unless you encase the entire set in an airtight holder and never open it to look at your coin.

By the way, $44 is a great price for this set. You got a good deal.

 

Got some more pics

Any grade opinions doable with these pics? Thanks.

 

If, on the first picture, the thing on the obverse, right above Jefferson's head, and the thing on the L of "LIBERTY" are not really there, then MS-69. If they are there, you're looking at a point or three lower, depending what they are.

I don't think it's full steps because of what I perceive to be blending of the 3rd and 4th step, right in-between the 1st and 2nd pillar.

Still a steal for $44.

 

Oh...I just saw what might be a tick/cut in the field behind Jefferson's head, just southwest of the B and E of "LIBERTY". If that's really there it will knock off a couple.

 

Weren't these issued with the 2 dollar bill , and Jefferson Commemmerative Dollar ? And let the toning alone these nickles tend to tone beautiful blue , gold , grey .

rzage

 

The tick may be there, but probably not. It is 2 marks (mark and the shadow) when viewed at an angle and becomes one when viewed straight on. The other 2 marks are cardboard or fuzz on the packaging. I wiped them off the plastic. The steps lines are all there, but weaker where it looks like a "chunk" missing under 10x. Thanks 4 the opinions, any more?

 

yes, just focusing on one area at a time. I will continue with the dollar coin, but my pic skills are lacking.

 

I have the same set , and I knew they issued more than 1 in satin , forgot what year mine was . Looks FS to me .
rzage

 

I pretty sure they all have FS , or at least most , they took special care when striking these .
rzage

 

The toning is the best part of this issue.

 

GD , Using the '53 proof set as an example with a mintage of 128,000 did they use the sams die or rework it a few times for all 128,000 .
rzage

 

Doug was there overseeing the whole thing...

Ruben

 

He might of , no Doug is just a walking encyclopedia in many things , just like he knew that they did'nt take special care minting the nickles , he's forgotten more then I've learned .
rzage:hatch::hammer:

 

Oh I was just havig some fun...think nothing of it.

Ruben