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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi!  Been awhile since I worked on this Jefferson Set. Looking for an upgrade from my choice 5FS. Will this one make make the grade? A couple concerning spots on the reverse toward the bottom and on the rim. Suggestions on restoration or mitigation from becoming worse?    |
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Moderator
 United States
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Almost - I see a few small nicks on the steps.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
73579 Posts |
You could try using Verdi-Care to improve the spots, on the reverse.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10470 Posts |
I say it could (will) make it - I've seen worse that graded FS.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Edited by Marv65
02/27/2026 12:39 am
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18627 Posts |
dont touch it. I have seen worse steps receive the designation.
MS65 without clearer shot of the steps its a tough call. not easy getting a good clear closeup. it doesn't matter much value wise on about $6-7 difference
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1406 Posts |
Thank you everyone! How about the grade tho? I was hoping with the luster, strike, and minimal hits it would make Gem FS but worried the two spots on the reverse would hold it back. Grade Guesses? also note the strange location of the die crack to the left of the pillars on the reverse.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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well captain you have my grade MS65 with a shot at FS. there is just a little too much glare from overhead lighting or flash to see the steps clearly
its a common date in this grade with FS where PCGS is showing over 2500 grading with the designation in this grade. keep in mind the difference between a 65 FS and no FS is about $4
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think we are all in the same boat. Hadn't seen your post Panzaldi! Strange how your time stamp is after mine but the post is before. This one wasn't about value, I only have $11 into this one and $8 in the choice 5 step one I am trying to upgrade. Got My micro working! This is much easier. Thanx for all the input! You can see that die crack a little better now.  |
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United States
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It's a nice coin - can't tell by the images if it is gem or FS.
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Moderator
United States
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With this latest image - I'll go with FS on it  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1406 Posts |
Thanx again everyone! It's officially an upgrade and added to my set. Crazy enough, I listed the coin I replaced on ebay for more what I paid for both coins and it sold within 15 minutes! Wild!!! |
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A nice looking example! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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i have seen worse steps pull the designation. good shot at FS
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Posted 02/26/2026 9:30 pm
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