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Thanks for sharing. Is this your coin?
I'm sure it looks awesome in hand. Alas the poorly lit blurry photos do not convey the likely beauty.
There appears to be some surface scratching between the FIVE and CENTS that IMO is not consistent with the lofty MS67 grade. Perhaps these are on the holder?
There also appears (maybe) to be a diagonal slash across the steps above the TI - hard to say with the photo provided.
Appreciate if the OP can confirm the above. Thanks!
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Nice example. My first set of these is an old blue Whiman pulled from change that I began in the late 1970's. A second in gem uncirculated Dansco started and completed in the 90's. And now, a third of raw toners, hand selected from dealers and shows. I had thought of a graded set consisting of coins with color but the premium above seemed a bit unreasonable as far as the end goal goes, completion. I'm mentioning this because it would be a great set run, a break from the normal. If that's your goal. The 1950d is a solid starting point.
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Thanks for sharing. Is this your coin?
I'm sure it looks awesome in hand. Alas the poorly lit blurry photos do not convey the likely beauty.
There appears to be some surface scratching between the FIVE and CENTS that IMO is not consistent with the lofty MS67 grade. Perhaps these are on the holder?
There also appears (maybe) to be a diagonal slash across the steps above the TI - hard to say with the photo provided.
Appreciate if the OP can confirm the above. Thanks! Yes, the coin is mine. Not professional pictures. Just a cheap digital camera. A little back story. I cherrypicked it from a local coin club auction. I won the bid for $60. I was the only bidder. The coin was in an ANACS slab, MS65. No steps indicated on the label. I thought the coin looked great and better then an MS65, plus nice toning! One of the other guys in the club agreed. He suggested I break it out and resubmit it to PCGS. At the time (about 3 months ago) he was getting ready to submit a bunch of coins to PCGS, so I gave him the coin. He broke it out and submitted it with his lot. It came back MS67FS!    |
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Nice example. My first set of these is an old blue Whiman pulled from change that I began in the late 1970's. A second in gem uncirculated Dansco started and completed in the 90's. And now, a third of raw toners, hand selected from dealers and shows. I had thought of a graded set consisting of coins with color but the premium above seemed a bit unreasonable as far as the end goal goes, completion. I'm mentioning this because it would be a great set run, a break from the normal. If that's your goal. The 1950d is a solid starting point. No, I already have a Dansco 38-64 mint state toned set. I'm pretty much an album guy. I break coins out to complete problem free sets. This MS67FS is staying in the holder for sure! |
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Marc Ingram, I would like to say your Jefferson has a lovely rainbow tone..  But, I think from observing your pictures, ANACS had the rating of this coin correct, MS65. And the steps are not complete. Again, my judgment is from your photographs...
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Marc Ingram, I would like to say your Jefferson has a lovely rainbow tone..
But, I think from observing your pictures, ANACS had the rating of this coin correct, MS65. And the steps are not complete.
Again, my judgment is from your photographs... You might be right. But I'm not going to argue with PCGS. It's in the books now.  |
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Quote:You might be right. But I'm not going to argue with PCGS. It's in the books now. You are 100% correct, keep it slabbed the way it is.. Edited by CoinForMe
08/23/2025 8:20 pm
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Very nice coin! I love the toning too.
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a very good looking FS nickel! |
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IMO this is a coin that needs to stay in that slab to preserve the value as MS67FS. I personally think PCGS got it wrong with the steps - but as you said it's in the books now. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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IMO this is a coin that needs to stay in that slab to preserve the value as MS67FS.
I personally think PCGS got it wrong with the steps - but as you said it's in the books now. Oh yes, it's staying in that holder. So if you were a grader, working for PCGS, grading this coin and didn't give it a full step..........I would have been upset.   |
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nickelsearcher wrote: IMO this is a coin that needs to stay in that slab to preserve the value as MS67FS.
Just a question: Would you sell this coin as an MS67 FS, knowing that it's not represented as ANACS MS65, as initially stated?
Most of us agree it's not an "FS", and the pictures don't show (to me anyway) it's an MS67...
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The only grade that's relevant is the one on the current label, so of course it should be sold as an MS-67FS. But that's why you buy the coin and not the slab. Personally I think it's an outstanding 50-D with great eye appeal. And the FS designation is so inconsistent—we've seen much worse posted here that were attributed as FS.
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