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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 3230748, member: 19165"]This feels like the election all over again. Everyone thinks there are only two options, but I'm going to vote for a third choice: none of the above. </p><p><br /></p><p>I suppose it depends on what you are looking for, but there are problems with both of those coins. If I were assembling a set of high-grade Jeffersons, I would know that there are 111 graded 67 5FS. Thus, it is not an uncommon coin. (even in 6FS, there are 12 graded - still enough to come to market occasionally). </p><p><br /></p><p>The second coin I'll rule out instantly as being absolutely not FS - there is a large gash that clearly cuts across all of the steps. I don't mind the orange peel look, although its not the most attractive. The luster appears to be strong, although it is probably "coarse." Technically, this coin may reach 67, but I'd prefer it as a 66. </p><p><br /></p><p>The first coin is a bit harder, but still easy for me to rule out. The luster on this one looks like it may be a bit dulled by the slight orange peel and die polish. The details are stronger because it is an earlier die state, but the strike is actually weaker on this one. There is enough bridging under the 3rd column that it may rule out FS here as well (better pictures or in-hand evaluation could confirm). The biggest problem for me, on this coin, is the presence of numerous tick-marks on his jaw and cheekbone. This limits the coin to 65 in opinion, although I know this is something that you disagree with me on. The TPGs also disagree with me. This coin would probably make 66 as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>In short, I'd prefer to wait and not buy either of these. I guess it depends on the goals of your set, though.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 3230748, member: 19165"]This feels like the election all over again. Everyone thinks there are only two options, but I'm going to vote for a third choice: none of the above. I suppose it depends on what you are looking for, but there are problems with both of those coins. If I were assembling a set of high-grade Jeffersons, I would know that there are 111 graded 67 5FS. Thus, it is not an uncommon coin. (even in 6FS, there are 12 graded - still enough to come to market occasionally). The second coin I'll rule out instantly as being absolutely not FS - there is a large gash that clearly cuts across all of the steps. I don't mind the orange peel look, although its not the most attractive. The luster appears to be strong, although it is probably "coarse." Technically, this coin may reach 67, but I'd prefer it as a 66. The first coin is a bit harder, but still easy for me to rule out. The luster on this one looks like it may be a bit dulled by the slight orange peel and die polish. The details are stronger because it is an earlier die state, but the strike is actually weaker on this one. There is enough bridging under the 3rd column that it may rule out FS here as well (better pictures or in-hand evaluation could confirm). The biggest problem for me, on this coin, is the presence of numerous tick-marks on his jaw and cheekbone. This limits the coin to 65 in opinion, although I know this is something that you disagree with me on. The TPGs also disagree with me. This coin would probably make 66 as well. In short, I'd prefer to wait and not buy either of these. I guess it depends on the goals of your set, though.[/QUOTE]
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