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GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 09/01/2010 8:36 pm I made a post in the modern coin forum that, I received some new nickels today. I guess I should no by now this is where I should post to get some opinions on grade. Here is a 1939 S nickel that I bought off E bay. Please give some opinions on what grade you think it might be. Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15428 Posts	Posted 09/01/2010 8:54 pm I'll take a shot at this subject to correction by the experts ... The high points of the design show no signs of wear .... this would be Jefferson jaw, the ball of hair leading to the ponytail and the triangle above the dome of Monticello. Sooo .... this is a MS coin ..... now ... the big debate ..... MS what? I grade MS coins by the 'deduction' method ... taking points away for flaws .... adding point for visual appeal .... There is a significant bag hit on Jefferson cheek ..... deduct points Great luster and clean visual appeal .... add points Multiple bag hits and scratches on the reverse .... deduct points Weak strike (see the mushy steps and detail inside the memorial) ..... deduct points Overall .... if I were the TPG with this lovely coin in hand and 8 seconds to render an opinion ... MS65 David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
RollHunter Pillar of the Community United States 687 Posts	Posted 09/01/2010 10:13 pm Is it just mushy because it has the 38 reverse? Report this Post to the Staff
jakeW Pillar of the Community United States 689 Posts	Posted 09/01/2010 11:56 pm I agree with MS65. All of the nickels you acquired recently are beautiful. Report this Post to the Staff
Dcreek1968 Valued Member United States 314 Posts	Posted 09/03/2010 12:20 am Another Great coin, but I don't think theTPG's will go with 65. The bag mark on the cheek is what will bring it down. I'll say 64.... but then again, it's all in the eye of the beholder, isn't it? Report this Post to the Staff
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