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Where's the grade on the sticker?

 

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Hi, wondering what the veterans would think the grade should be before I disclose what the expensive "professionals" graded it.

 

Ah.

 

The middle of Monticello looks chopped up. I will take a stab with AU-55

 

My MS64 looks about that bad. I'll say... MS64.

 

A little better contrast showing that "chopped up" Monticello....as well as Mr. Jefferson's cut-up face.

 

Was your MS64 a PCGS slab? There seems to be a general consensus (and the opinion of the top guys like Lehigh) that PCGS is significantly tougher on Jeff nickels, and perhaps everything else.

 

Mr.Jefferson seems to have had a bad time with his straight razor. There appears to be a scratch and an absolute gouge on his jaw.

I'm no grading expert by a long shot but I think that drops it to AU details at best.

 

Yes sir - PCGS.

 

Well since you left the cert number up it should get 100% guessed right

 

'37 D 3 legs...

 

No cheating! LOL

 

1952 Jefferson
MS 63
Should be grade but if better I can not see way.my2¢

 

Moving along on the early Jefferson proofs:

 

Pretty nice.

 

Nice PR65 1941!
Pcgs has only graded 99 more above PR65-PR68 population reported. Ngc I don't know population reported only can Google so much with phone.

 

Ok, first things first. If you want to hide the grade of a PCGS coin, you must hide the grade and the numbers over the bar code. The first four numbers (4046) relate to the type of coin and the two numbers after the period (66) are the grade of the coin. Additionally, anyone can take the serial number (numbers after /) and do a certification lookup on the PCGS site and find the grade.

Now about the actual coin. This coin is overgraded, there simply is no way to justify an MS66 grade and most people wouldn't feel comfortable with this coin in an MS65 slab. The problem is that both PCGS and NGC allow for planchet flaws on Jefferson Nickels without detrimentally affecting the grade. Remnant planchet flaws are common on Jefferson's cheek, jaw, and upper coat collar. On this coin there are a mixture of remnant planchet flaws and marks. There is a very large mark on Jeff's jaw which can't possibly be a planchet flaw. Then there is a series of marks that appear to be post mint but could be planchet flaws. And finally there are is some light planchet roughness on both jaw line and upper coat collar.

My guess is that the grader who probably isn't going to spend much time grading a 1952 Jefferson Nickel, saw the obverse, figured it was all planchet roughness, missed the huge mark on Jeff's jaw, and graded it MS66. Other than that area of the coin, it does qualify for MS66. The mushiness of the strike is typical for 1952 as are planchet flaws. The small nick in the steps might bother the full step Jeff collector but it is not enough to drop it from the ranks of MS66 as long as there are not too many other marks. On the positive side, the coin seems to have good luster for a 1952 and the toning and eye appeal are outstanding for this date/mm.

In case some of you are unclear about what I am referring to when I said remnant planchet roughness, please look at my 1952 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS67. There are no major marks on the coin but the planchet roughness is very evident on the jaw and coat collar. It is very important to understand that neither PCGS or NGC penalizes the grade of a Jefferson Nickel for this roughness.



So while I agree with you Tom Jefferson that your coin is egregiously overgraded, my question for you is why did you buy the coin if you knew it was overgraded?

 

MS63÷MS67= $. Means someone who won got shot end of stick.
And
Since most likely wasn't sent to Pcgs by you .
U Won it. I hope you didn't buy for grade
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A couple nice 66 Proof Jefferson's 39 rev. of 40 and a 42 type 1

 

Here this one is for Jerry