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I never thought I'd get excited about a 1963 nickel, but I did when I found this one in change today. I'm amazed at the great condition and all the detail, especially on the reverse!   This sucker's been around for 48 years. Edited by jpsned
08/12/2011 8:41 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice coin but I cant seem to tell if it has the full 5 steps or not.
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United States
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Looks like the bottom, middle part, of steps are flat, but nice find for change.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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That sucker has been around for 48 years alright, but it has certainly has not been in circulation for all of that time.
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United States
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I found a 1962 nickel in change sometime ago. I Can't remember if it was 'D' or not, but it had full steps!
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Great find for a roll searcher!  This is not FS ... but a lovely coin and thanks for the nice photos. David |
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that sucker has been around for 48 years alright, but it has certainly has not been in circulation for all of that time. not true the mint states that when the coin leaves the mint it has entered circulation. |
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ckrakowski, well ya. I believe what Sel 691 meant is the coin has not been out and about and touched by many people.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice, especially from change! Of all the MS or so '60s era pieces I've saved, the 63P are the fewest.
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ckrakowski so if you stick to that by the letter as you are, then that means EVERY coin, proof and mint set and everything is circulated. That is NOT the case.
That coin quite clearly was NOT in circualton since 63. It has been sitting in a jar or collection for many of those years.
While not full steps, its very nice indeed.
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Pillar of the Community
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Here are some close-ups of the steps. I'm not exactly sure what full steps are supposed to look like, so have at it!   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Nope this isn't fulls steps but full steps are on a Jefferson nickel where you can see the 5 or 6 steps on the nickel. |
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Pillar of the Community
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It looks like I can count four steps.
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hey smokeriderdon why are you getting mad at me this is not my policy this is what the mint says so get mad at them. that goes for anyone else who wants to or has gotten mad at me.
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Thought I answered the question on FS already in my prior post.  Quote:
This is not FS ... but a lovely coin and thanks for the nice photos. The answer does not change with additional photos ... this is a nice circulated AU50 Jefferson with minimal step detail. I asssume you just need some education ... and that is why we are here.  I suggest you first do some self-education on what a FS Jefferson looks like ... the simplest way is to start with any MS Jefferson you receive in change this week dated 2006 or later ... look at the reverse ... it should have a laser sharp 6 full steps. Assuming this link will be allowed ... here is a great primer of Full-Step (FS) Jefferson ... read it and learn! http://varietynickels.com/pages/jef...ll-steps.phpRead the info in that link ... compare your modern finds to the 1963 ... then you can see for yourself the difference and what FS truly means. David Edited by nickelsearcher
08/13/2011 11:10 pm
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