GTG 1947-S Jefferson Nickel (NGC)

Please guess the grade of the 1947-S Jefferson Nickel shown below. I have attached a poll for you to cast your vote and you may select up to 3 different things: the numerical grade, 5FS or NOT FS, and + grade.





As always, comments welcome, and please remember to vote in the poll.

 

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4FS. MS65. They don't like cuts when in prominent places, that's how I'm arriving at that grade. It's a beautiful coin, and I hope I'm wrong about it.

 

MS-65 not FS

 

I would normally put this at a 66 but with the way these have been going, I’ll say 65. The hit to the left of the 4th pillar takes the steps out.

 

I see 4 FS and MS66...Not enough steps for a FS designation, but a great example.

 

MS-66

 

65 5FS ....the steps just make it (a few hits on the steps hurt the grade a bit but don't prevent the steps from being complete)....a hit on the obverse above the cheek prevents a 66

 

Because of it's age I'm just barely going MS66
No FS with PCGS because of that ding in the middle of the steps above the E (they require 5 steps for FS, I count 4).
No 5 FS with NGC because I only count 4 steps if I ignore that little tiny but solid ding.

 

MS64 5 full steps under magnification.

 

MS65

 

66 5FS

 

MS65 not FS. I think the rim hit on the reverse at k 230 keeps it from 66. Luster is probably there for a 66 though. Obverse is very nice. Hit on the cheek bone a remnant planchet mark as are the chatter marks on the coat shoulder.

 

66

I don’t think they have it FS due to the small scrape between columns 3 & 4.

 

Any more guesses before the reveal?

 

65 and not FS

 

I like the coin so much that I'm changing my grade from 66 to 66+

 

Drum roll......

 

You nailed it, and NGC liked this rather generic looking coin. My predicted grade was also MS66 5FS, and both @Mr_Flute and @Sunflower_Coins guessed right as well.




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I'm glad they 66'ed it. Not for my money on the 5FS, though, I got good eyesight.

 

Can anyone show me how 5 steps were counted?
Honest question, because like so many others here, I don't see 5 steps.

Here is the original image blown up an enhanced with visible steps traced in translucent red...
I count 4 steps (and PCGS would likely say 3 of them are broken)...