Posted by Kinfolkz804 • Jul 24, 2026 - 1:24 PM

1983 p Jefferson nickel

What is the highest grade a nickel without full steps receive ?
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A Admin • Jul 31, 2026
Heritage auctions has sold MS66 1983-P 5C MS66 PCGS. That's a Non FS or full steps designation PCGS has its best specimen at MS67. So for sure a super high mint state is possible without the FS or full steps designation.
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A Admin • Jul 31, 2026
So I imagine the Full steps come from the quality of the die, or the condition of the die striking the planchet. Full steps is likely only possible from a new die, and as the die wears out the steps are not as nice and clean.
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A Admin • Aug 11, 2026
Technically MS70 is possible but I did not find any sold or available in that condition.
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