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Pillar of the Community
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@panzaldi, reverse K5-k6 is plastic from the holder it's in, no damage.
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@FC, the reverse issue you pointed out is the plastic from the holder. It's in a generic slab similar to the old ANACS holders. Ahhh, much better. Interesting EMDS obverse and MDS reverse die pair here. There is clear evidence of clashing (notice the spiked head on the buffalo and the clashing at the right rear leg), with only partial die polishing (beneath the chin). It's a pretty sharp strike, and solid grade. With the NQA return policy, it might be good to see it in hand. My question would be whether there is some luster disruption on the high points, and if so, whether that is just toning, cabinet rub, or very light circulation. My hunch is that it is just toning from being an album coin. With the plastic holder explanation, I could easily see MS-65 here. |
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Forgot to update this. I did go ahead and pull the trigger on it. Really wanted to see this one in hand.
Given the sellers no questions asked return policy, I figured worst case I can return if I'm not confident once its in hand. I don't typically do this, but given the asking price (and the probability of a high MS grade hiding under the sticker on the old PCI holder, swaying the sellers price), I could justify a return as not as described if its sub par for the money.
Should be in hand beginning of next week. Will update then!
Thanks for the input everyone!
Edited by Ty2020b
03/08/2021 8:25 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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I've had more than a few buffs come back in a 66 holder, though they were blast white. Which really should not make any differnence,but probably does in the real world. Strike is nice but "not that nice" for a higher grade. Though it might warrant it on a purly techincal basis.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'd say it has a shot at ms65 personally
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Bedrock of the Community
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It has a chance of making 65, but if I were a buyer I would only pay MS-64 money for it.
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Back in town and this showed up. Decided to go ahead and crack it from the old PCI MS65 holder and take a gamble on this one. Ended up paying MS64+ money on this one, bit of a jump from 64 to 65. I like it in hand, think it has an strong shot at MS65. Will be sending off tomorrow with my PCGS sub.   |
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Rest in Peace
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Good luck in sending it off to PCGS . Nice shot at 65 but a tad weak in some areas .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Good shot at 65, worth the cost. Let us know!
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Pillar of the Community
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Your pics are much better than the seller's pics.
The discoloration looks like album toning. The golden color is a dead giveaway for the old Wayte Raymond / National Coin albums.
Nice coin! I'll look forward to seeing what PCGS says.
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Pillar of the Community
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Grades and Trueview posted. Very happy this one came back MS65, I knew it would be close, but I do feel it was deserving.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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That is a most beautiful Buffalo!
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Bedrock of the Community
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i really thought it was a long shot for 65 with the weaker strike on both sides but congrats on that one
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Bedrock of the Community
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Well done! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Well done, my friend! That's a beauty. It fits your collection well. |
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