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Bedrock of the Community
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It is an acid restored date. Reduces it greatly from even a G4 value. I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. I am going to edit with this ... (Note to self) I should not have added Quote:
I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. to my comment. That might be the way I feel but there are people who are OK with restored date nickels and to say such a thing was not really necessary. I should never make negative comments that "put down" another person's coin(s) and for that I apologize. Edited by TNG
08/19/2017 10:39 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think you guys are right. Learned something. Thanks.
IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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it wasn't advertised as an acid date... if it is I will return it. I don't want any of them in my collection. thanks for pointing it out.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3210 Posts |
It's been nic a dated. It only fills a hole in a book
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
By-golly , I believe you guys are correct , it is an acid date .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36878 Posts |
Acid restored date, no grade.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4470 Posts |
It appears to have been acid dated.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11901 Posts |
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That might be the way I feel but there are people who are OK with restored date nickels and to say such a thing was not really necessary.
I should never make negative comments that "put down" another person's coin(s) and for that I apologize. Such a refreshing thought. Kudos to you Nickel Guy. It made me think about how I interact on this discussion board. Thanks!  IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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I messaged the seller and asked if the coin had been acid treated and got this reply: Quote:
Hello Blair. I really do not know! These coins have been in my own personal collection for Years and of last evening the two coins are in the mail box. If you are not pleased return and I'll return your money. I always want to have satisfied customers.!! I have bought from him before and was very satisfied so I have no reason not to believe him. I will either return it or I will mark it as acid dated and put it in my "extras" ... and thank you TheNickelGuy though I took no offense at what you said. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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For me, pics are not large enough or sharp enough to make a clear choice.
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Moderator
 United States
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I'm in agreement with the consensus that date area has been restored via a chemical treatment ... In that regard it loses some numismatic value ... but the true value depends on the owner views of collecting objective ... not our opinions/values of such coins. There was a thread here on the CCF many years ago (I don't know how to find it) where the collector was inspired to acquire the entire Buffalo nickel series at a ridiculous low cost per coin ... something like 50 cents per coin average cost. He made tremendous progress ... and we cheered him on ... there were plenty of 'restored dates' in that set ... but none of us cared because this particular collector was enjoying the hobby in his way. The most tremendous lessons all of us can gain from participation in this best of internet coins forums ... IMHO ... are education and decide what suits you based on that education. Do what suits you with this 1916-D Buffalo ... you have now made another step towards 'education' David |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Fine to enjoy, better to learn.
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Valued Member
United States
484 Posts |
that's an acid date, guys.
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Valued Member
477 Posts |
I got this coin in today and it's for sure acid date. oh well it will fill that spot until I can replace it then will go into my extras. PLAINLY LABELED "Acid treated Date"
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3058 Posts |
No question acid date, G Details
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