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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey guys before I throw this in to some white vinegar to reveal the date. Does this one have the diagnostics of a 21? has an S mintmark on the back and would hate to destroy it. Am I just being too hopeful. I appreciate the help.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you don't do it you won't know. Ther is value to scarce buffalos that have had their date restored.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Why are so many buffaloes so dark looking? Never clean coins? This one is certainly worth a try. Being Australian, I have only a couple of buffaloes. Which brings me to a thought: Would it be worthwhile to clean several low value coins, by a variety of different methods, and to share your results within this thread? Would have two good reasons for carrying out such an experiment: 1. If a buffalo comes up on ebay that is suspected of being cleaned, we would be more able to spot them and indicate perhaps which cleaning method was used. 2. Some of these coins may actually benefit from a careful and conscientious effort to improve their appearance. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's hard to tell with those photos, but it looks like a 1921 to me. It has the '20-'21 ribbon and it appears to have the hair detail. Also, even at that level of wear, the date on a 1920 is usually still partially discernible.
'21-S is a hard one, so congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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 I am not an expert but it definately looks similar to the 21 photo below... If so nice one :) congrats |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4132 Posts |
I gotta re-take those diagnostic photos, they are terrible!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is definitely, and without question a 1921-S. Congrats!
Edited by Kefiroth
08/08/2012 11:50 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Attempting to restore a date on any of those Buffalo nickels may depend on their future. By that I mean if it's for yourself, to put in an Album, I'd just pass on that attempt, put it in a 2x2 and store away. If you plan on selling it, might be a good idea but I'd also note on the sale about the restoration. Still if it is really a 21S, restored or not, could bring a decent profit. |
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 United States
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Yeah this is more of a fun project. I went in to a local coin shop and he had a small box of dateless buffalo's.....i asked how much....$20....turned out to be $14.15 face including a couple VF's with dates and a 1903 V nickel in VF. I figure there is no way I can lose out on this one. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2602 Posts |
Yes, this coin pictured is a dateless 1921.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
620 Posts |
Great comments on this post I learned a thing or two.
Good find and sounds like you got a very good deal on the herd of buffalos you bought.
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United States
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Put 11 no date buffalo's in the solution and after 12 hours I have three clear 1916's and and 1917. The others are still soaking. They are just going to be fillers in my books.
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Posted 08/08/2012 8:47 pm
