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Bedrock of the Community
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I'll say MS-65, but no to FS.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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A very nice clean coin but the strike on both sides is a bit weak holding this coin back to MS65 IMO.
As to FS - I think as Brandmeister has stated, it could go either way. There are definitely examples in PCGS slabs that look similar and are graded full step.
I say PCGS doesn't give this one the designation due to the weaker strike however.
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Well, @Brandmeister nailed this one, both with the grade and the steps. I thought this was more likely than not to get a FS designation when I sent it in, but it definitely was a gamble. If it hadn't gotten FS, it would have been worth less in the slab than the cost to grade it. Fortunately, it went my way this time!   |
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Congrats on a great outcome!  |
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Outstanding!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Fantastic grade! It's amazing the price difference that FS designation makes on years with rarity. Congrats on a calculated risk paying off. =)
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As Lefty Gomez once said, it is better to be lucky than good. =P
Although I would interpret this as a case where skill led to strategically placing a bet in the path of opportunity.
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Pillar of the Community
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Question (that I'm pretty sure has been asked and answered on other threads...)
Do you have to request FS inspection/designation from PCGS and/or NGC, or do they automatically check for that? Having looked at a lot of graded Jeffersons, it seems to me that PCGS is a little freer about granting that designation that NGC may be. I have a few that I've considered sending in, but it would be good to know the process beforehand. Thanks.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
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For PCGS as least, there's no need to request that since it's supposed to be reviewed automatically. However, there's a spot on the submission form to list the PCGS coin number, and since a full step Jefferson and a regular Jefferson have different PCGS #'s, I listed the FS number. I doubt it affects their judgement, but it made me feel better that they would have to have a reason to change it. Quote:
You got lucky. No argument there! |
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Noted. Thank you, @Zurie.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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What a fantastic outcome!!!!
That is awesome. Congratulations!
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Bedrock of the Community
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missed the action on this one but wanted to chime in anyway. i had it at 65FS. the steps are every bit as good or better than many I have seen with the designation. it depends on who is looking at it and how much time they spend on it. a quick glance sometimes results in a no grade. I've seen actual hits across the steps that received a FS. the moral of the story is don't trust the TPG's graders they are not prefect. always grade the coin yourself. Nice coin and congrats on the designation |
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