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Debating between the two of these, leaning more towards Coin 1. Both graded MS-65, both the same price, the first by PCGS, second by NGC. I prefer the color and luster of coin 1, but prefer the strike of coin 2. The second one too me looks like it just makes a 65, with the strike assisting there, but is closer to a technical 64+. Thoughts? Coin 1: PCGS MS-65   Coin 2: NGC MS-65   Edited by Ty2020b
02/16/2021 12:42 pm
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#1 for me
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02/16/2021 12:34 pm
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#1 has a lot more eye-appeal and nicer color. Plus, the mark on the buffalo's face on #2 is distracting to me.
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i actually like number 2. It may be the lighting, but number 2 seems to have the better strike.
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What is going on with the hair on coin #1? I would pick coin #2 John1  Edited by John1
02/16/2021 1:57 pm
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I like the obverse from Coin #2 and the reverse from Coin #1.
So the choice is up to you.
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i actually like number 2. It may be the lighting, but number 2 seems to have the better strike.  |
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I like the obverse from Coin #2 and the reverse from Coin #1. Totally agree. Die state is more evenly paired and strike is stronger on #2. Nice reverse strike on #1, bit of weakness in the shoulder, but I do like the overall eye appeal of #1. Quote:
What is going on with the hair on coin #1? I slightly weaker strike on #1 obverse, in combination with some Die Deterioration is what I see in the hair, and back of the neck as well. |
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Not a nickels person, but I also pick #2. I find the obverse marks on #1 more distracting than the reverse marks on #2, but the pictures could be a factor too.
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Coin #1. Seems to have more luster.
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I have viewed this topic five or six times now. After viewing both I would like the first coin more, but then the hair would bug me. It has bugged me less on each subsequent view. I think at this point I can overlook the hair and say the first coin would be my first choice.  |
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I prefer #1. To me, luster is an important factor. While I also like strong strikes, I weigh luster over strike. While you should proceed on what YOU like, I believe "The Market" also weighs luster over strike. Separately, the color in the photos of #2 turns me off.
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02/16/2021 4:59 pm
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Lovely choices either way - a very fortunate situation for any collector. I would be proud to own either so let us know which you choose.
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Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artEdited by nickelsearcher
02/16/2021 5:10 pm
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Edited for splgellging Nailed it!  In response to a few others, @jbuck, I agree, the more I go back to it, the obverse on #1 is less and less problematic for me, even though it wasn't that problematic to begin with. However, the more I look at #2, the lack of luster for a MS65 is a setback. |
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