1938 Jeff nick no mint mark

Found this 1938 Jefferson nickel it's in really good shape it has the steps on the back and could this be a proof coin how can I

 

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Not a proof not FS,the steps are pretty distorted and no mint mark means it was minted at Philly.Still a pretty nice circulation find. https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-explor...ferson-five-cents-1938-date/14175/1938-5c-pf/

 

1938 had what are called wavy steps. They look merged in areas and are not strait.
Better photos out of the flip would help.
The coin definitely needs to be in MS to be worth the grading fees.
Nice find for a circ coin.

 

Nice coin. I'm thinking MS-65 or higher. Can't really see the luster from the images.

 

For comparison purposes, here’s a 1938 proof


and a 1938 business strike.

 

It’s a normal business issue minted in Philadelphia. That’s why there’s no mint mark on the coin.

 

Hey Willie. Try to photo your coins before you put them in a flip.

 

Yes I will from now on

 

I can count five unbroken steps all are visible but the top ones have a ding

 

Thank you very much sir

 

On nearly every issue of Jefferson. The area to look at the closest for step detail is under the 3rd pillar. Dings or heavy contact that bridge 2 steps is usually a guarantee that you won't get the FS designation. There are exceptions. If the coin isn't FS, it is not worth the grading fees.