Definitely not a FS but we'll have to wait and see what a TPG says. Wonder if we'll ever know.
The bottom step is not full.
Yes age is!
You're more than welcome
This is a full step Nickel graded by PCGS. It has 5 full steps. [ATTACH]
I don't think any of them make the FS grade. If you look at a proof coin you'll get the idea of what full steps are but proofs do not qualify for FS.
Despite the wear that's a great bill and getting it from your grandfather makes it that much better!
No, not at all. It will cost more than you could ever see the coin for. The coin wouldn't grade high enough to increase the value.
You can easily see the cut in his cheek. Copper is pushed out on both sides of the cut. The cut is due to a hit so it's damage but I'm just trying...
You're welcome and a die chip or a die crack will be raised.
I'm trying to be positive. :)
I did say appears. It's faded on the bill and due to the overall poor condition it's difficult to read.
You don't need a book. You just learn as you go. Lol
Congrats on 1000 posts.
Definitely squeezed in a vise. It's damaged. Welcome to CT.
That's why it's called a guide. You just can't rely on the prices.
It looks like a scrape but if you say it's raised then it's probably a small die crack. Welcome to CT.
I think they're both worth face value. Welcome to CT.
You're welcome. Do you see what I mean?
Look at the last photo. That's what it looks like to me.
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