I've seen worse with the attribution holdered. I'm pretty sure the bag hit would not qualify but wanted additional opinions. You can still make out the step contour thru the hit. I can add a better close up if needed.
I think PCGS would decline to attribute full steps. For years where FS nickels are plentiful—which definitely includes the first year of 1938-they seem to be strict about the rules.
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