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Is Full Steps Or Full Torch Considered A Variety?

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I'm filling out my grading submission form for NGC and wondered if I need to pay extra to indicate my nickels are "Full Steps" or my dimes are "Full Torch" as a variety consideration.

Or! Given that if they are successfully graded to have FS or FT, will NGC automatically give that distinction?

Thanks so much!
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good question. For me I have always thought of the FT and FS as being a quality of the die making the coins (a new die vs a worn one, and the amount of wear and hits the coin takes while out in circulation.)
This is why we don't consider Proof coins to qualify for FT or FS because the Die must be perfect when making coins (In addition to them being struck twice)
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No, Full Steps and Full Torch are not classified as varieties that require extra cost, just part of the normal grading process.

NGC utilizes numerous other designations that do not, however, constitute varieties. These include designations such as FH for Full Head, FT for Full Torch and FBL for Full Bell Lines. Likewise, the designations BN, RB and RD for Brown, Red-Brown and Red, respectively, are not varieties. NGC assigns a to coins at the high end of their assigned grade, approaching the quality requirements for the next grade. The coveted star designation is utilized by NGC to identify coins that have exceptional eye appeal that distinguish them from other coins of the same technical grade. All of these are designations that NGC's graders look for in the normal course of grading. They are not classified as varieties, they do not require an additional fee, and they do not need to be submitted under VarietyPlus.

https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plu...s-a-variety/

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 Posted 02/26/2024  01:46 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SoundBeing to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Very good. Thank you both so much! This is very helpful.
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