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...
I would definitely save the Mint Set intact. The coin sells for less than the premium for the set with a SD cent. Go and find another SD cent....
no that's the way the rim is. weird, isn't it?
I've had it a few years. Not all FS nickels are worth slabbing. You have to look at the value raw vs. the value slabbed and determine for...
and here's the steps for those grading the coin
Here's one of the coins that I am planning on submitting to NGC for grading. besides enjoying the view, if anyone would like to predict a...
Triskaidekaphobia is a word Linus uses in a conversation with Charlie Brown in "Merry Christmas Charlie Brown". I don't know about currently,...
I never said that they were unimportant, I said that they aren't as useful (to the knowledgeable collector) as the TPGs want us to believe.
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