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2016-D nickel full stairs

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  • Allisonyarbrough21
    • Jul 2021
    • 4
    #1

    2016-D nickel full stairs

    Hey everyone, This is my 1st post and my husband and I are still learning so I apologize if I dont use correct terminology.

    I am very confused on what makes full stairs on the Nickels. I have two 2016-D nickels here to look at. When Researching some articles say one thing and another article say something totally different. Very confused!!

    Are either of these two considered full stairs? Please help!
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  • jcuve
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    • Apr 2008
    • 1497
    #2
    "Full Steps" is the term. I feel like contemporary Jeffersons are far more likely to have full steps compared to older issues. I believe these are full steps, yes. A quick check on eBay shows a lot of them for sale...

    Here is an article on them:
    Full Steps Jefferson Nickels
    https://jeffersonnickel.org/full-steps-jefferson-nickels/
    "Full Steps" is a grading designation used for circulation strike Jefferson Nickels which have at least five full steps visible at the base of Monticello on the reverse. Broadly speaking, the designation is used to identify coins which have been fully struck. In order to receive the designation, there must be no disturbance of the
    Jason Cuvelier

    CONECA
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    • Allisonyarbrough21
      • Jul 2021
      • 4
      #3
      Thank you si much for the help

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