The area in the red box is the 5th & 6th step which have no bearing on the FS designation.
For the 3rd time, the coin is uncirculated and came directly from a mint set.
I value all the responses that people make to my threads. Just because I was using @kSigSteve as a bellwether for my submission of this coin, it...
I value quality over quantity.
I agree with you on all of your points except the resultant grade. The coin has gem grade luster and I grade the coin at minimum MS64 FS with a...
Gouges, marks, scrapes, and nicks are not evidence of circulation. The only thing that makes a coin go from uncirculated to circulated is wear....
I stated earlier that I was looking for a particular members opinion on this coin, here it is.
I'm not disputing what you are seeing, but that mark does not at all interrupt the line below it so it isn't a disqualifying mark.
I honestly can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not.
Despite my expertise, it is almost always beneficial to get extra sets of eyes to see something that I can't see. Also, there are some very...
Now I'm asking a follow up question, did you see my explanation as to why that isn't disqualifying?
Did you see my explanation as to why that isn't disqualifying?
I understand that, but the auction house gave you what I consider a "book response." In practice, it isn't that simple. I have seen hundreds of...
Ok, but why? Where is the bridge or mark that interrupts the steps and disqualifies the coin from getting FS?
There is bridging above the T and C between the 5th & 6th step, but NGC & PCGS only require 5 full steps. Everywhere is not an answer and the...
You say the steps are broken, tell me where?
Would the Jefferson Nickel shown below qualify for the Full Step designation from PCGS? Please vote in the attached poll. It certainly wouldn't...
Speaking of toned proofs, I have one to share, so put me on the list.
Agreed, I am routinely underwhelmed by toned proofs.
I'm gonna say MS64. I think it probably is higher than that but that is what your photos make it look like.
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