The 1951 (P)hiladelphia MS-66 with Fullsteps! posted by Jim Berline

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This piece is simply the "One of the Best" when it comes to Jefferson Nickels with fullsteps - The NGC service has graded no 1951 Jefferson Nickels higher than this coin. It is one of 16 coins that have achieved the MS66FS grade out of over 28 million minted! Quite a coin!

PCGS Price Guide Value: $2,350

 

Here's one Tough-Date that's not only hard to acquire in a quality strike,but also elusive to find with fullsteps. Ngc

is considered the most strict of the Top 2 grading services

when it comes to grading the fullstep area.

 

Ngc has certified 16 whereas for the Pcgs grading service has 14 that made it in this high grade. Checkout both sides of this rarity it looks great in eye appeal with quality fields plus full-steps to boot!

 

Ben Nagengast: It isn't known when the first specialist believed a high grade fullstep coin would be given a passport and to be added to a collection.In the early 1950's a well known New York collector' Warren Snow found interest in searching out steps on the nickel,where members of a coin club he attended found also

their amusement to it,calling it just a waste of time.

 

I can understand club-members thoughts back then, because the 1950's and 1960's were really the worst two decades of the entire Jefferson series. Trying to search out and find quality strike also showing clean fullsteps to go with it. Now that my friend is a real challenge. Oh' and don't forget,to stop by your local drug store, you'll need to pick up some energy pills or

no-doze looking for these elusive pieces.

 

Jims Jefferson Collection/1938 to date circulated issues

 

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[hunter's gold]

VERY NICE

[jayman1970]

A very nice coin! Congrats!!

[RWB]

Do you have a detailed image of the steps?

[James G. Berline]

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Hello,,,, I got as close as I could to show your the Step Area? I took me a

long time, getting this, so I hope this is what your looking for? Seeing as how

this was graded by Ngc,,,,and not Pcgs I didn't really worry about the Step area

that much, for they are really strict in their grading fullsteps!

 

The stairs are really weak, but they are there! If you ever

had this in hand, you'd know what I'm saying.... Take Care,,,, Jim Berline

[Six Mile Rick]

Hmm, I have a 1949 that I set aside but just might send it in after reading this journal. I thought the step area was a little too fuzzy or busy looking. I may need to recheck that coin. Nice Coin!!!!

 

Rick

[mkman123]

I would speak to member Lehigh, he is an expert on Jeffs and has an amazing collection, I'd like to see him chime in

[RWB]

This would get more interest if posted on the regular US Coin board.

[TD Henson]

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Hello,,,, I got as close as I could to show your the Step Area? I took me a

long time, getting this, so I hope this is what your looking for? Seeing as how

this was graded by Ngc,,,,and not Pcgs I didn't really worry about the Step area

that much, for they are really strict in their grading fullsteps!

 

The stairs are really weak, but they are there! If you ever

had this in hand, you'd know what I'm saying.... Take Care,,,, Jim Berline

 

Jim -

 

Very nice coin and I'm in complete agreement with you over strictness. I'm not necessarily a Jefferson collector, but I find the same to be true with Full Torch designation on Roosevelt dimes. A similar pursuit in insanity! Although, it is quite gratifying to find a fully struck coin that is deserving of the designation.

 

Todd

[James G. Berline]

I just want to thank everyone here that commented an gave me your kind words, it's appreciated. It's always nice to hear what the other collectors thoughts are on Jefferson coins, it keeps me on my toes,,,,Lol'

 

 

Have a Great Day, Jim Berline