This is my 1939S Reverse of 40 Jefferson Nickle graded MS65 by PCGS. I purchased it in the slab so I do not know when it was done. I've had it for awhile and every time I pull it out to admire it, I can see no reason why it would not be considered 5 FS. Should I resubmit this and request FS Designation? Thanks for looking
I would certainly re-submit that coin. I see no reason why it shouldn't get a full step designation. For comparison, here is a 39-S NGC MS65 FS that I sold earlier this year. NGC is tougher with the FS designation than PCGS. I like the steps on your coin better than on mine.
True. PCGS FS must have at least 5 steps, but can have 6 steps. Their label will not show whether it's 5 or 6. NGC breaks them out to 5FS and 6FS designations.
While that is true, what I was talking about was the application of the FS designation in general. You will see a much higher percentage of coins in PCGS holders with a FS designation than that of NGC. For example, I doubt this coin would get FS by NGC The mark is shallow but it definitely makes it questionable.
