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1953-S Nickel, MS65 Full Steps
Key Issue in the Jefferson Nickel Series

1953-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. The key status of the 1953-S has been recognized for at least 30 years, second only to the "impossible" 1954-S nickel. Bernard Nagengast explains:

"Although easily found as a BU coin, most are struck from worn dies. Full strike blazers are periodically seen, but are rare. ... A full struck five full step coin is a major rarity, and few have been discovered. This is one of the real stoppers!"

This piece shows warm, glowing toning over the frosted surfaces. The margins are blurred with the heavy die erosion that is common to this issue, and many interior details also exhibit familiar softness, but the steps of Monticello retain their sharpness in the die and are well brought up on the coin. PCGS has only designated 24 examples of this issue as Full Steps, and only three others are Gems, with one piece certified MS66 Full Steps (11/18). Heritage has never before had an opportunity to offer a Gem-quality Full Steps PCGS example of this strike rarity. The present coin is undeniably free of bothersome abrasions, easily earning Gem classification. It is a must-have for the Jefferson nickel Registry Set collector.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22UR, PCGS# 84051, Greysheet# 3299)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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