::::sniff:::: do I smell a Macanudo in here???
ok... you're on, Doug. We'll see who's right. The coin will go to PCGS and in a month or so, we'll see the results. anyone else have an opinion?
One of the oldest tricks in the book for concealing "doctoring" is damage.
here's an explanation: when 2 steps are broken, I am referring to a bridge between 2 steps. That means that instead of 6 full steps there are...
This forum does seem to be one of a kind in that regard. Newbies get honest advice without judgment. There are also some really knowledgeable...
huh?
keep up the good fight, rickie! You know we're all pullin' for ya!
if it was a proof then the edges of the coin would be sharp and not rounded at all. An easy thing to see in-hand.
here's the original coin for comparison: I picked the right one to slab, right?
ok, here: tell me what you think of this other coin. I'll post the two for comparison. The scratches on the second are on the hard plastic...
I do indeed understand the criteria for FS designation, Doug. I was confused when you said only 6 steps... it kinda threw me. This coin is...
The Ns in One and Cent aren't correct and the second 7 in the date looks fishy. I wouldn't say probably fake, I would say definitely fake.
61 and 61-D were the ones I had mentioned. Then the page cycled when you posted, Doug
I agree, physics, it's a great thread! The fact is that even to this day there has still never been a complete collection of Jeffersons in FS....
Don't take this as being smart-alecky, but who grades it MS-67? If the coin is in a certified holder at MS-67, then it depends on who the grading...
Only six steps? A pre-1960s Jefferson needs only 5 steps for the FS strike designation. This coin has 5 steps. Not 6. There should be no doubt...
Nice coin, Travis! I love Peace Dollars!!!!
admittedly, my photography skills are still only improving, not very good yet
If anything keeps it from the FS designation, Marshall, those two areas will be the determining factor. You definitely have it right.
If I had to grade it, I would say that in hand, the steps are there, but 5 not 6. So I would grade it MS-65 5FS. We'll have to see what NGC...
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