Nice! I got some 1973 1c original rolls from my bank a few months ago that had my head spinning, so I know that excitement! Good luck in searching them!
@potty dollar 1878 @SensibleSal66 @Legomaster1 @masterswimmer @lordmarcovan @bditto39 Ok the results from this roll! I didn't find the incredible specimens I always hope for and there were a few that were absolutely fantastic on one side or the other but that doesn't really count lol. So here are the Best of Show from my eyes... I have plenty more rolls of the same or similar dates and I'll post those separately as I go for your entertainment Tell me what you think of my grade guesses, you won't hurt my feelings and I love it when I accidentally learn things
The steps need to be un interrupted to get the FS designation. The one you show has a big enough contact mark that cuts thru the bottom two steps. Nice looking 74's though.
I'll partially agree with that The photo isn't as sharp as it could be (just a cellphone shot) but keep in mind you are seeing it at much more than 5x and I know from multiple NGC and PCGS slabs I own that very small contacts which interrupt a step or two does not cause it to loose the FS designation. Here's the PCGS explanation (since they tend to be more strict about it than NGC)... "Any major disturbance or interruption of these steps or lines, whether caused by contact, planchet problems, or another source, will result in the coin's not being designated FS." https://www.pcgs.com/news/tips-from-the-grading-room-part-3
PCGS does not follow their own guidelines. While it is possible for this to pass at PCGS. This would not pass at NGC. They are by far more strict than PCGS on Jeffersons. I do understand that I am looking at these slightly larger than normal but no different than my 4X loupe. Some contact is still OK no doubt, but the contact must not bridge the steps.
