Guess the grade--NGC 1939-S Rev of 38 Jefferson Nickel

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Guess the Grade

  1. MS64

    4 vote(s)
    16.0%

  2. MS65

    7 vote(s)
    28.0%

  3. MS66

    13 vote(s)
    52.0%

  4. MS67

    1 vote(s)
    4.0%
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  1. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    Guess the grade of this Jefferson Nickel, my latest acquisition.

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    :smile
     
    Lehigh96, Nov 3, 2008
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  3. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Ms65...what, no tonning?
     
    green18, Nov 3, 2008
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  4. jazzcoins

    jazzcoins New Member

    I would give it a MS 64 , there are some small marks on the obverse and some striation marks on the reverse ,the slight toning is nice I wouldn't say it's a full step some wear on the lower portion nice strike for that year Ms64 very nice one.


    Jazzcoins Joe:whistle:
     
    jazzcoins, Nov 3, 2008
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  5. borgovan

    borgovan Supporter**

    That would be an NGC MS-66.
     
    borgovan, Nov 3, 2008
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  6. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    I also said 66, but would not be surprised if it got slabbed a 67
     
    mikenoodle, Nov 3, 2008
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  7. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    Um, you might want to look again. It isn't rainbow toned, but it is toned.
     
    Lehigh96, Nov 3, 2008
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  8. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    I'll say MS-66, I was debating between a 65 and a 66, but I thought I'll give it a 66. But, I do think it is definetly one of those two. Nice coin! :thumb:

    Phoenix :cool:
     
    Phoenix21, Nov 3, 2008
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  9. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    Nice coin, Lehigh!

    The pics have me scratching my head with respect to the luster on the coin. I suspect you tried to accentuate the color, and as a result the luster is all there but just not showing -- therefore I guessed 66 (no FS, but neat polished die!).

    Thanks for sharing & congrats on the NEWP...>Mike
     
    Leadfoot, Nov 3, 2008
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  10. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    You wanna borrow my glasses there Mike ?




    look at the title


    ahhhhhhhh - hit the edit button, must of seen it
     
    GDJMSP, Nov 3, 2008
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  11. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    Thanks Mike!
     
    Lehigh96, Nov 3, 2008
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  12. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    G: Please give me time to edit my posts and hide my stupidity. ;)

    My posts should read:

    [please don't take seriously for 5 minutes]

    :D
     
    Leadfoot, Nov 3, 2008
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  13. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    No worries, I actually responded to you initial post apologizing for omitting the TPG info because I missed it also. Had to edit my response.
     
    Lehigh96, Nov 3, 2008
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  14. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    OK - since most of the estimates are coming in at 66, let me see if I can add something that might change a few estimates before Lehigh post the answer. And by the way, I voted for 66 too - as the grade on the slab. Personally, I'd say 65. But I digress.

    Take another look at the reverse. Think that's how it should look ? And this should make another point for those who think that allowances should not be made regarding date/mint when grading.

    Well, this what the reverse should look like in regard to the amount of detail present. Anybody want to change their minds ? And no this is not a Proof.
     

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    GDJMSP, Nov 4, 2008
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  15. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    No worries Mike, just couldn't helo myself.

    ps - sure glad you added that "for 5 minutes" part :D
     
    GDJMSP, Nov 4, 2008
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  16. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    Wow,

    That is the best reverse of a Jefferson Nickel I have ever seen. What year was that minted, please please please show the obverse.
     
    Lehigh96, Nov 4, 2008
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  17. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    I see it know. Must have been the bleary eyed time and posting on the wifes lap top in the dark that made me miss it....nice coin, very nice.
     
    green18, Nov 4, 2008
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  18. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    MS-65 Full steps
     
    jello, Nov 4, 2008
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  19. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    Doug:

    Just out of curiosity, is the pic you posted a 94 or a 97 matte nickel?
     
    mikenoodle, Nov 4, 2008
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  20. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Well - I voted, but I don't think full steps or at least what I think full steps are. Not an expert, but willing to bet those nice big pictures helped me grade the coin one grade lower than what it was. Right after I clicked vote - I was willing to bet it would look nicer in hand.
     
    mark_h, Nov 4, 2008
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  21. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    G: If you penalize all Jeff's that don't have a reverse struck as strongly as that one, you'll be subtracting a point from 99.9% of them. ;)
     
    Leadfoot, Nov 4, 2008
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