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I am not at all educated about this coin. But I like the design and I want to add one to my collection of US coins (I like the design so much I already bought it as a $50 bullion coin last year). Would this be a good specimen? https://www.ebay.de/itm/203967669722Edited by HP2001PH
09/03/2022 4:08 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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It's not a specimen, it is a business strike but if you like it,
buy it. It is a nice coin for the price.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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the semantics issue here is that specimen is a term that refers to a specific strike and finish type of Buffalo nickel. specimen buffalos are quite rare and expensive. the coin you are looking at is a reasonable example of a Buffalo nickel. Buffalo nickels are plentiful, so you can have your pick. i use the terms specimen, example, piece and many other words interchangeably. I collect low grade large cents. I currently have >230 Sheldon varieties and >235 middle date Newcomb varieties.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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How much is that in USD ?  Tony
For Butch & Jim rest in peace .
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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About the same given the current exchange rate.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin may have been cleaned or polished, or it could be glare from the lighting. It is listed at below market value, when compared to examples sold in the USA. For 10.30 euros, I would take the chance and buy the coin. Make an offer as that is how it is listed.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Price aside, I find the obverse spot detracting. This would bother me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It seems like a nice example for about $10. Numismedia shows $16 for G4 and this coin is better than that.
On the semantics issue, the OP is from Germany. "Specimen" translates to Probe, and if you translate Probe from German into English, you get "example." This makes me curious - @HP2001PH, are there German phrases specific to the mint coinage types we call business/circulation, Proof, and Specimen?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't like this one.
You spent 2K on a Gold Bullion.
You can buy an MS66 BLAZER for under $50 bucks.
This is what I suggest you do.
Edited by NumismaticsFTW
09/04/2022 01:29 am
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Valued Member
Germany
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I bought the coin for 8€ plus shipping, thanks for your opinions.
To the topic of „specimen" - I just meant copy, I was not aware that there is a special numismatic meaning to it in english.
I understand now that it means „better than business strike, but not quite proof".
„Proof" in German is „polierte Platte" (PP), for „specimen" there is no equivalent I believe.
Edited by HP2001PH
09/04/2022 01:32 am
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NumismaticsFtW
Maybe I will do that if I manage to find one for under 50€!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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nice buy for the price.
Coin is in VF condition, which sheets for $18.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks ok to me . Price seems right , if it was me I would go for it .  Tony
For Butch & Jim rest in peace .
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote:
[Maybe I will do that if I manage to find one for under 50€ NGC on their price guide retails a 1914 MS66 at $695. I recently sold a PCGS 1914 AU58 on eBay for over $50, and the AU58 retails at $50. Post some photo's once you get the coin in hand.
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„Proof" in German is „polierte Platte" (PP), for „specimen" there is no equivalent I believe. Directly translated as "polished plate", which is a good description. Perhaps "specimen" would be "speziell geprägt"?
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