GTG on proof nickel

I got this back from PCGS a few months back and I wasn't even close on the grade, so I thought I'd see what others thought. Will reveal the grade tonight around 9 pm. Thanks

 

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PF67.... Do we get an FS designation on proof nickels?

 

PF68 FS

 

No they don't.

 

PR65

You can't grade proof coins from photos, it is impossible to see hairlines. That said, PCGS also doesn't like haziness in the fields or spotting anywhere, and your coin seems to have both. I know that photo makes the coin look stupendous, but if you showed a photo that didn't magnify the coin, I think people would do better guessing.

 

How can you accurately grade by 2 photos? Also, how can designate FS from photo's. A coin has to be graded in hand in my opinion.

 

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Just a guess

 

You don't need to evaluate for full steps, proof coins are not eligible for the FS designation.

 

PF67

 

Proof coins were supposed to be the best of the best and in that case they all should be FS which is why the steps aren't mentioned(PF63).

 

The image is from PCGS and I agree, it is hard to grade by photos.

 

PF66

 

PR64. The reverse die crack is cool given it's a proof issue.

 

PF-65 here

 

At first, I thought maybe the reverse was a clash, but upon closer inspection, it seems to just be marks.
I vote MS66

 

I know toning is not supposed to count, but the toning on this is not attractive PF65

 

PF64

 

PR MS68

 

PR65

 

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