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[Tricia Correia]

Are the "full Steps" on the Jefferson Nickel a wanted/sought coin? I'm so confused with this.

[JKK]

On 4/30/2022 at 3:16 PM, Tricia Correia said:

Are the "full Steps" on the Jefferson Nickel a wanted/sought coin? I'm so confused with this.

Yes, for the many years in which the reverse didn't always strike up fully. FS is tough because the slightest break in any step rules the coin out. I am not sure when they changed the minting process so that 6FS became the norm, but in modern mintages I think they are quite common.

[Lem E]

 Yes, full step nickels are very sought after in the Jefferson series and carry a premium over a coin in the same grade/condition without. Full step nickels became much more common after master hub changes were made in 1987. Many of the 50s and 60s coins carry very high premiums and are rare or even nonexistent with full steps. 

Edited May 1, 2022 by Lem E
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[Coinbuf]

The simple answer is yes, but the amount of premium is different for each year, and proof coin do not receive the full step designation as they are expect to have a full strike.   Also it is important to understand that the first step is not the lines but the section the pillars are on, this and the proof coins not receiving the designation are often misunderstood by new or casual collectors.

Welcome to the forum.

[tj96]

On 4/30/2022 at 6:16 PM, Tricia Correia said:

Are the "full Steps" on the Jefferson Nickel a wanted/sought coin? I'm so confused with this.

It might also be helpful if you tell us what research you have done on your own.  Google is your friend.  There's a ton of information out there.  You learn and retain information better when you do some research.

[J P M]

Also, There are some people out there that advertise 4FS ..No No No  there is only 5 and 6 FS

[JKK]

On 5/1/2022 at 10:38 AM, J P Mashoke said:

Also, There are some people out there that advertise 4FS ..No No No  there is only 5 and 6 FS

Heh. Advertising 4FS is like advertising 'Monticello fully outlined,' and about as germane to value.

[Hoghead515]

On 5/1/2022 at 1:38 PM, J P Mashoke said:

Also, There are some people out there that advertise 4FS ..No No No  there is only 5 and 6 FS

Sounds like a sticker company I know of: Almost full steps. Almost full torch. 90% there.

[JT2]

Heres your sign!  i have stickers on stickers.  i am even selling stickers so you can do your own stickering!!! 

[Cpy79]

Currently putting an MS 66 FS collection together. Fun and challenging to find them with good eye appeal, especially pre 1955. 

[Lem E]

On 5/12/2022 at 4:28 PM, Cpy79 said:

Currently putting an MS 66 FS collection together. Fun and challenging to find them with good eye appeal, especially pre 1955. 

Always nice to see another Jeff collector. Are you doing a 38 to date collection or just the earlier years?

[J P M]

On 5/12/2022 at 5:28 PM, Cpy79 said:

Currently putting an MS 66 FS collection together. Fun and challenging to find them with good eye appeal, especially pre 1955. 

So that's who has been buying up all the nice MS 66 FS nickels I have been looking at on the internet. (Just Kidding ) Cpy79, Welcome to the forum. Like Lem I am also happy to see a new nickel collector here. 

[Cpy79]

On 5/12/2022 at 6:06 PM, Lem E said:

Always nice to see another Jeff collector. Are you doing a 38 to date collection or just the earlier years?

Trying to do a 38 to date. A long grind ahead of me, but excited for it. Only 33 spots filled so far…but adding a few every month. 

Edited May 18, 2022 by Cpy79

[Cpy79]

On 5/13/2022 at 7:50 AM, J P Mashoke said:

So that's who has been buying up all the nice MS 66 FS nickels I have been looking at on the internet. (Just Kidding ) Cpy79, Welcome to the forum. Like Lem I am also happy to see a new nickel collector here. 

Ha!  Thanks. 

[BearlyHereBear]

On 5/2/2022 at 3:32 AM, Hoghead515 said:

Sounds like a sticker company I know of: Almost full steps. Almost full torch. 90% there.

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