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Hey folks, what happened to this poor key date nickel? What do you think it would grade and value does it have left? Thanks!   You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
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This is a Buffalo nickel that has received a full restoration in Nic-A-Date or vinegar. It is now pitted and has an unappealing matte finish. It's value is only as a space filler to most collectors. If sent to a grading service it would either be detailed or body bagged. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Doesn't look like other Nic-a-Date restorations I've seen.  Edited by Coinfrog
10/30/2021 09:05 am
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I agree with westernsky, given the granular surfaces and mushy details, looks like as acid was at play. If you have an accurate scale I would weigh it.
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if these photos are true representation then the surfaces do not appear to be original. Nic-A-Date? dont think so as you will always see a dark spot around the date if it was used and you dont see that here. maybe VF details without better photos
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Bedrock of the Community
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There is a seller on the bay that sells nothing but these pickled buffaloes. Shame because many of these appear to have full horns like in this tough date/mm example.
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Rest in Peace
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Looks to me like an over long soak of vinegar and peroxide .  |
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Rest in Peace
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Hmm , I've never had pickled Buffalo , dose it taste like pickled Bison ?  |
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Although I've never tried them, I always confront Rocky Mountain Oysters on the menu whenever I visit Denver and shudder. I imagine that's what they taste like.  There are several regional dishes I've never cared to try. RMO is one and hogshead cheese from Wisconsin is the other that comes to mind. I initially thought hogshead cheese was just a brand name like boar's head ham, until you see actual hogs head parts in the cheese. Edited by numismatic student
10/30/2021 12:48 pm
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If you ever go too Scotland, don't try haggis.
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Nic-A-Date? dont think so as you will always see a dark spot around the date if it was used and you dont see that here. Not true! If Nic a Date is rinsed properly and is not allowed to dry on the coin, it will not leave a brown stain. Read the directions before using the product! When doing date restorations you are better off treating the whole coin . not just the date area. Appearance and results says it all! |
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baking soda and vinegar are I believe the compound culprit. When it stops fizzing just add some more.
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what kind of value we talking considering its details?
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
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Comparing to sold listings on ebay, acid restored and nic-a-date examples have sold from about $10-$20. Ultimately, whatever someone will pay. Personally, I'd rather spend a few bucks more for a problem free, low grade example. |
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If Nic a Date is rinsed properly and is not allowed to dry on the coin, it will not leave a brown stain if thats true then how are you detecting it on this coin? |
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Posted 10/30/2021 09:04 am
