First Strike
This is a designation issued by the Professional Coin Grading Service. It means First Strike and is given to coins received by the PCGS or an authorized third-party depository within the first 30 days of a products release from the mint.
What does FS mean on a Nickel?
This closeup of a 1968-S Proof Jefferson Nickel shows the “FS” initials for Felix Schlag immediately under the bust of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse of the Jefferson Nickel, where the letters appear on issues dating from 1966 through 2004.
What does FS mean in silver?
fine silver
Sometimes, a piece of silver will also include an “FS.” That marking is short of fine silver and means that there are 999 parts per thousand of silver metal within the item that you have.
Which coin grading service is best?
If you want the certification of your coin to be universally accepted you may want to stick to the two most trusted services, Numismatic Gaurunty Corporation (NGC) and Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). NGC and PCGS are trusted around the world because of their consistent and reliable grading.
What does 4 mean on silver?
2) symbol for the year of manufacture called the date letter; 3) symbol representing the silversmith or factory which made the object, called maker’s mark or sponsors mark; 4) symbol for the standard mark guaranteeing the silver content. The English silver standard is also 925/1000.
Who is better PCGS or NGC?
The Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) are rated as “Superior” by the Professional Numismatists Guild. ANACS graded coins generally trade at lower premiums than PCGS or NGC graded coins.
What does FS stand for in coin grading?
We should first start with a definition of the FS designation. I will refer to the PCGS OFFICIAL GUIDE TO COIN GRADING AND COUNTERFEIT DETECTION which defines it as:
What does FS stand for on a nickel?
I will refer to the PCGS OFFICIAL GUIDE TO COIN GRADING AND COUNTERFEIT DETECTION which defines it as: Full Steps (FS) is the designation following the numerical grade of some regular-strike MS60 or higher Jefferson nickels that have at least five separated steps (lines) at the base of Moniticello.
What’s the difference between a MS and a PF coin?
PF stands for Proof. MS stands for Mint State and is used to describe an uncirculated coin intended for circulation (aka Business Strike). PF is not a higher grade than MS. A coin is either a Business Strike (intended for circulation) or Proof (made for collectors). Proof is a method of manufacture. Once a Proof coin, always a Proof coin.
What’s the difference between VF and F grade coins?
Grade Explanation: VF grade coins have a light to medium wear. All major features are sharp. Grade Explanation: F grade coins have moderate to heavy even wear. The coin design is clear and bold. Grade Explanation: VG grade coins are well worn. The design is clear, but flat and with lacking details.
