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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 970483, member: 15309&quot;]Rich,</p><p><br /></p><p>Even though your photos are blurry and a little over exposed, that is a very nice Jefferson.&nbsp; I see a couple of very minor ticks on the obverse (cheek, jaw, &amp; coat) but the fields appear almost flawless.&nbsp; The strike looks very good indeed, but there is no way that I can discern full steps from those photos.&nbsp; I think you would have to tell us if the steps are full or not.&nbsp; I know the dealer stated that, but you didn&#039;t state whether you agree or disagree.</p><p><br /></p><p>If the coin does have full steps, you have a valuable coin.&nbsp; If the coin grades MS66 FS it is worth about $100.&nbsp; If it grades MS67 FS it is worth big money.&nbsp; Anywhere from $1K to $5K depending on the TPG, eye appeal, and venue of sale.&nbsp; Because of the grading disparity between PCGS and NGC with respect to Jefferson Nickels, evaluating the surfaces is essential prior to choosing a TPG.&nbsp; NGC is more forgiving with numerical grade but very stingy with the FS designation.&nbsp; Given that an NGC MS67 1950-D is only worth about $125, it is financially beneficial to submit the coin to PCGS if the coin has what appears to be full steps.&nbsp; The downside is that it comes back MS66 FS and is worth $100.&nbsp; The upside is that it comes back MS67 FS and is worth thousands.&nbsp; If you submit to NGC and are fortunate enough to get an MS67 FS it will be worth approximately $1500.&nbsp; There is just more upside using PCGS for this example. </p><p><br /></p><p>Is there any way you can take a better photo.&nbsp; I would love to get a better look at the surfaces of this coin.&nbsp; BTW, how long have you owned this?</p><p><br /></p><p>Paul[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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