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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gbroke, post: 1501403, member: 22585&quot;]Dougie Fresh made this comment in another thread, and I wanted to emphasize this and expound a little on it. This is one of aspects that I try and impart among new Jefferson collectors. I didn&#039;t want to hijack the thread, so I started this one.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have some examples of this that I will share with the class. </p><p><br /></p><p>Let&#039;s take a look .</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><u><b>1950-D</b></u></p><p>This one has a pretty nice strike along with full steps. Notice the detail on the Monticello, most window and door frames are noticeable, albeit still a little mushy in the pillar area. On the obverse the hair details are prevalent along with the cheekbone.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii8973184fa36fe4da85d.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Now compare that to this terribly weak strike, however still showing full steps. The details, or lack thereof are obvious.</b></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii8962614fa570825ec91.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>An example of weaker strike, although possessing full steps:</b></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn.thecoinnection.com/1000_ii20896194f5a3f1fe6395.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>1968 - D</b></p><p>Although a mid-late die stage on this one, it was absolutely hammered. The cheekbone, the framing on the Monticello and the door, all well defined. Alas, no full steps. Side note: I do not believe t here are any FS 68-D&#039;s. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn3.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii12116205014f283113c4.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Conversely, not a strong strike on this one. Again, look at the cheekbone, and especially the lack of definition all over the Monticello.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii33557674faa0ef6d5835.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Some random examples showing great strikes. A good reference when inspecting a Jefferson nickel.</b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii117835794fa5ef5ae61e0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn5.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii120152164fbc751674b07.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii33496904faa0f3570c8b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn4.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii120078394fbc611d5fc0e.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn5.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii120091634fbc61dd10556.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://memberitemcdn.thecoinnection.com/shared_ii9006244fa54b154e4c4.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Questions and comments are always appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>-greg[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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