When looking at the price guide online I see beside each there is sometimes an fs or ms? What does this mean the only thing I could think of was ms as in the grade. Thanks for the info guys!
Can you give an example so that the question might be more easily answered? As is, the FS might stand for "First Strike" certified coins.
For Jefferson Nickels, there is a designation of Full Steps (FS). It's similar to FT (Full Torch) for Roosevelt Dimes, or FBL (Full Bell Lines) for Franklin Half Dollars. For Full Steps, there needs to be uninterrupted steps on the Monticello on the reverse.
Full steps. There are 6 steps at the front of Monticello. If all 6 are clearly defined and unbroken, the coin qualifies for the FS designation. These coins usually carry a premium.
The FS on Jefferson nickels is to designate "Full Steps". It is a way of saying that the coin has a good strike. Similar to the FB Full Bands on Mercury dimes and FBL Full bell lines on Franklin halves.
