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Unexpected Buffalo Score In A $100 Box Of Nickels

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Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 01:50 am The F below the date is the initial of the designer, James Earle Fraser. It was an element of the Buffalo nickel design. Depending on wear, it can be seen on all Buffalo nickels. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 04:48 am I see what looks like some lamination issues on the reverse and the C could be Grease Filled Die. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 09:11 am Some of the parallel "lines" of toning that are visible are probably what is referred to as "wood grain" toning commonly found on Buffalo nickels that have some minor lamination issues. This does not detract from the value or coin and may actually enhance the value as their are collectors who collect only "woodies". Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 11:41 am nice CRH find. You have been doing good lately. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 11:44 am Wow, that one has been hiding out of circulation for quite some time. Very nice find. Report this Post to the Staff
Elimist Pillar of the Community United States 632 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 9:42 pm Quote: The F below the date is the initial of the designer, James Earle Fraser. It was an element of the Buffalo nickel design. Depending on wear, it can be seen on all Buffalo nickels. How in the world have I been collecting for seven years and not know this? I'm.....ashamed...... Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 10:24 pm Sweet find Drew!! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189142 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 11:53 pm That is a very nice find! In really good condition as well. 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
Steele Pillar of the Community United States 1119 Posts	Posted 08/16/2015 12:11 am righteous coin Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHuntingDrew Pillar of the Community United States 4932 Posts	Posted 08/16/2015 10:36 pm Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately to some people) there is no lamination issues, and there is no obverse Cud. That " Cud" is a minor rim ding where some of the metal got pushed up a bit. It still wouldn't necessarily grade a details coin since it is really minor. Report this Post to the Staff
acloco Pillar of the Community United States 3540 Posts	Posted 08/16/2015 11:02 pm SUPERB FIND!! Congratulations....I would be proud to find that in a box of nickels as well. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHuntingDrew Pillar of the Community United States 4932 Posts	Posted 08/16/2015 11:21 pm Literally the box after this box I scored a 1934 Buffalo on the 2nd roll. That would be like the 6th buffalo I've scored on roll #2 (among different boxes throughout 2014-2015) Report this Post to the Staff
hcmusicguy Pillar of the Community United States 814 Posts	Posted 08/16/2015 11:52 pm Report this Post to the Staff
shadz Pillar of the Community 1325 Posts	Posted 08/17/2015 05:30 am I am starting to see at least 1 buff per box now for some reason. glad to see other people finding them too and in readable condition. Report this Post to the Staff
mountainman 2 Valued Member United States 351 Posts	Posted 08/17/2015 8:23 pm Nicely detailed early buffalo. Congrats!! Report this Post to the Staff
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