1914-S Buffalo Nickel - Condition? - Coin Community Forum

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Buffalo soldat Valued Member New Zealand 225 Posts	Posted 07/13/2026 06:35 am I'm having trouble really capturing the surface on this properly, but it's approaching mirror-like, especially the reverse. It's not, but I think it's almost certainly the highest-grade Bison I've laid hands on. There's a peculiar raised bit on the rim from 6:00-8:30 on the obverse. Not sure what that's about. Maybe some kind of lamination thing? It doesn't really show well in this photo. I'll try and get a better one. While the weak LIBERTY is unfortunate, what do you make the condition based on photos? * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Do not read this sentence. Report this Post to the Staff

CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2240 Posts	Posted 07/13/2026 09:28 am I like this Buffalo nickel, which you have presented to us Buffalo soldier. My opinion on grade: AU58 (from the many nicks, this coin to me looks circulated).. As for weak 'LIBERTY', flatness and rise rim in some areas, that's normal with these coins... The tail on the buffalo looks ? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190483 Posts	Posted 07/13/2026 11:00 am A nice looking example! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75503 Posts	Posted 07/13/2026 1:32 pm I'll say very high AU or MS. The obverse might be weakly struck on the high points. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Buffalo soldat Valued Member New Zealand 225 Posts	Posted 07/14/2026 06:55 am Thanks, all! Do not read this sentence. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18740 Posts	Posted 07/14/2026 09:46 am from a photo standpoint, try using black backgrounds which will not reflect unwanted hues on the coin and will make the coin stand out more. there was some strike issues with coins from this year so you are seeing it at various areas around the coin. LIBERTY, the hair around the ribbon, tail and where the fur meets the shoulder are related to that. AU58 Report this Post to the Staff
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