1937-P Buffalo Nickel Unique Characteristics

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Jalama Bound New Member United States 24 Posts	Posted 05/24/2026 9:57 pm * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * 1937-P Buffalo nickel. Looking for forum opinions. Super shinny like it was machine polished (all around) and odd chemical damage on the reverse. I personally have never seen anything like it. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 05/24/2026 9:59 pm looks like it has a lacquer finish on it - try soaking it in acetone. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73579 Posts	Posted 05/24/2026 10:04 pm An acetone soak would be a good start. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10472 Posts	Posted 05/25/2026 02:29 am Looks like it was polished (especially the obverse) and the reverse was glued to something (Hence the strange substance on the back) - possibly a piece of jewelry or key ring. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187496 Posts	Posted 05/25/2026 3:17 pm Interesting example. I agree, might be worth an acetone soak. 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
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