Jefferson Nickel Collectors Unite: 1950-D MS-67fs With Some Decent Toning

Absolutely not. PCGS felt this was a 67FS. Just because you don't agree based on the photos doesn't mean it's an incorrect grade. If you're going to totally disregard PCGS' opinion, why not just sell it as an MS-68 because you believe it is?

Yes it is a nice looking key date nickel. I would have to assess it in hand rather than just pictures to determine a grade since some of the markings may be on the lens rather than on the coin. Given the pics provided, I think it is over graded. The only relevant grade isn't what the TPG determined but rather what a potential buyer believes it grades for a value. We always hear "buy the coin, not the slab". TPG's aren't gods and they make mistakes too. It is simply their opinion. From the pics provided I personally wouldn't pay 67 FS money for this coin without first seeing it in hand.

BTW: I'm not a professional, I'm just a hobbyist.

You're correct, I disagree with the MS67 FS, and guess what, so did ANACS, and they had in hand...

So you want me to be honest with the next buyer and tell them about the previous grade but not honest enough to send it back to PCGS and have them change the grade back to 65?

I'm a pretty nice guy but I'm not that nice.




It's "ALL" subjective.

Here you go @CoinForMe

For what it's worth, here is my personal opinion on this. ANACS evaluates coins on a strictly technical perspective. Registry sets are not a consideration and eye appeal has less bearing on their grades. That's why I think their grades are often a point higher or (usually) lower than the other two companies. For PCGS and ANACS, you must request FS evaluation (I'm not familiar with NGC practices but have heard they may automatically look at the steps.) All three companies have different criteria for FS, with PCGS being the most lenient. We've had this discussion on the forum more than once. FS designation should be considered an indication of strike quality, so any nicks across the steps should not matter, but they do matter at NGC (maybe at ANACS - I haven't tested that hypothesis.) PCGS will issue FS designation if they're all there regardless of insignificant hits. The 5FS/6FS designation is subject to date - the dies were changed at some point.

SO, I would not be concerned at all about what ANACS originally gave the coin. The holder it's in now is what counts and it's up to me to decide if I agree with it. If I'm looking at a high-dollar coin, I'll do my own homework to decide if it has been regraded and what the older grades were. There would be no subterfuge involved.