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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 2270381, member: 15309&quot;]The rules for REVERSE of 38 are different than the standard rules.&nbsp; Since by design, the REVERSE of 38 will have bridges, they are allowed even on full step coins.&nbsp; Additionally, since bridges are allowed, both TPGs are more lenient on nicks or marks that traverse the steps as well.&nbsp; The key feature in determining full step status on the REVERSE of 38 is a complete fifth step.&nbsp; Not the 4th line mind you, but the actual step below the 4th line must be complete.&nbsp; For example, consider the coin shown below.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickels%20Full%20Steps/JN1938-DNGCMS675FSSteps.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Notice that there are bridges in many spots, and a small nick under the 3rd pillar that traverses the steps.&nbsp; Those are fine as long as the majority of the step separation is visible and the &quot;5th step&quot; is uninterrupted.&nbsp; It shows a little weakness under the 3rd pillar but it is not broken.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m not sure what you are seeing in that coin that would preclude it from MS67, it is essentially flawless with only very minor blemishes.&nbsp; The softness in the reverse strike and lack of door detail is extremely common and this level of detail would still be considered average to above average for the issue.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>You are correct, the rules for the REVERSE of 38 are different than REVERSE of 40.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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