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jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1259 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 8:32 pm I know very little about nickels and thought I would ask the experts about this one. First, can you give it a grade? It looks really good to me. Did this year's business strike have the nice square/flat rim or edge as this one does?..Do you think it will pass the 6 step test? Lastly..Are those darker streaks flow marks on poor alloy mix? Thanks for your time and consideration. Edited by jfeed 04/14/2025 8:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73579 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 10:13 pm Looks pretty nice. It's in MS something, maybe MS-64? Not an expert on the subject, but it could be Full Steps. I think the streaks are from an Improper Alloy Mix issue. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15384 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 06:53 am Nice example. I'm going gem with FS. I say MS65FS Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
pound_foolish Valued Member United States 405 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 08:15 am That is a clear 6FS and IMHO a 65-65+...perhaps even a 66 (reverse rim at 9:00 may be only detraction). Report this Post to the Staff
jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1259 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 12:29 pm Thanks for the comments. I have a credit at NGC and may send this one in. Sure is a nice looking nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
PlumCrazy814 Pillar of the Community United States 882 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 2:03 pm looks like FS to me but I'm not an expert. Some might not like the hit on the "N" or the slight one on the last step, but that doesn't bother me. Report this Post to the Staff
coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2829 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 2:19 pm Looks like FS to me, nice looking coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6449 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 2:24 pm Certainly 5FS, and a strong candidate for 6FS. Keep in mind that the price difference between MS66 and MS66FS is maybe 2x for a 1944-D War Nickel. I know that NGC will differentiate 5FS from 6FS (unlike PCGS), but I don't know how that affects value. Good luck with your submission! Report this Post to the Staff
jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1259 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 3:44 pm Thanks ... I'll put it aside for a few days and take another look later. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18627 Posts	Posted 04/20/2025 11:50 am thats a wicked strike for a War Nickel. MS65 6FS very possible. TPG's are all over the board with the FS designation let alone a 6. its a crap shoot and I have no idea what the value would be if it came back 6FS. it might be worth a shot for slabbing but keep in mind the costs. PCGS has a $69 subscription rate plus $23 grading fee plus shipping and ins both ways so you need to be pretty certain not only its a 6 step but the value exceeds grading costs consider a 65 FS goes for about $35 Report this Post to the Staff
jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1259 Posts	Posted 04/20/2025 7:28 pm Thanks... Not sure what I will do. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36415 Posts	Posted 08/24/2025 10:38 am Nice MS-65FS coin. Report this Post to the Staff
RWC112 Valued Member United States 172 Posts	Posted 09/10/2025 8:30 pm I only count 5 steps or am I not correct on that Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2113 Posts	Posted 09/10/2025 9:35 pm Quote: I only count 5 steps or am I not correct on that Take a look at the graphic below, which outlines an understanding of "5 & 6 Full Steps" definition... Edit, to insert graphic.. Edited by CoinForMe 09/10/2025 9:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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