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    Strike Most Important in Nickel Grading

    May 14, 2021 2 minutes
    By Richard Giedroyc

    ■ I’m learning it can be challenging to grade Jefferson nickels. What should I be looking for?

    Grading is usually based on the wear or condition of a coin; however, in the case of Jefferson nickels, the strike is paramount. Details are usually lacking on these coins

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