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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice steps and photos! Muted luster may limit this to MS-63FS.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks like MS-65 FS in these pics.
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Pillar of the Community
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That is one superbly struck nickel.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Muted luster may limit this to MS-63FS. I usually don't put MS66 on my 2x2's unless I am confident. I had this one pegged for a gem. The muted luster issue didn't cross my mind but it makes perfect sense. I love luster, don't get me wrong, but clean sharp strikes are so hard to come by. That being said, I think I may have to knock this one down off the gem pedestal  |
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What's the green stuff on the coin?
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United States
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I'm at MS65FS. Nice coin.  True gem War Nickels are flashy bright white and I just don't see that level of luster on this example, unless the photograph is misleading my eye. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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nice 44D. well struck. luster is a little subdued. that 6th step is really close with just some weakness above the C. the coin needs acetoned to remove the PVC residuals it has a good shot at MS65FS due to strike Quote:
What's the green stuff on the coin? this is from improper storage in a holder that contained PVC's |
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Bedrock of the Community
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MS-65FS. The green tinge is a concern though.
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Pillar of the Community
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this is from improper storage in a holder that contained PVC's Yes, I know I have a gallon of acetone on hand |
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The green tinge is a concern though. No worries everyone! Sorry, I have been away from my computer all day. The green ting is actually a reflection of the teal chair I was sitting on when I took the picture.  The coin is clean  Thank you all for all the comments and feedback! |
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Ha! After I posted a bunch of pictures on my little ebay store, I noticed a pink glow on many coins. Most of them were quite reflective. I eventually realized that the light was reflecting off my arm and through the top of the photo box whenever I reached over it to tap the photo button. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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MS-65 FS. Nice coin! Errers and Varietys.
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I eventually realized that the light was reflecting off my arm and through the top of the photo box whenever I reached over it to tap the photo button. grading by photo is challenging in and of itself without reflective light/color. one reason to use a non colored background like white or black and be observant of anything around it that can reflect onto the coin. we can only assess what we see without the coin in hand |
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Nice War-Time Silver Alloy 1944-D( FS) Jefferson nickel.... Excellent Strike, I see " Luster ", Just does Not look Natural to Me  !!! PS, After All the Concerns about the TPG's and Full Steps, and This Forum has Seen Many with " Full Steps ", It's nice to See One!!! PS, I can Only Imagine having A Crisp, New set of Dies and The First 1944-D, S-A Nickel Struck Coin was In Your Hand, What That Coin Would Look Like.....  |
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