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1917-S Buffalo With Two Feathers And Struck Error Or Not?

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I did some research and is this a buffalo with or am I wrong? What could be the condition of coin?
Is this worth getting graded?
Thanks


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 Posted 05/23/2025  08:36 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Not a 2 feather. Looks like a lamination, not a struck through.
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 Posted 05/23/2025  08:49 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add croscorp to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Is this worth getting graded?
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Nice lamination.

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Is this worth getting graded?

Not in my opinion...
ebay sold listings can give you a rough estimate of value based on recent sales:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nk...=1&LH_Sold=1
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@croscorp....The 1917 S is a key date with only 4.2m minted, unfortunately yours is not a 2-Feather. Take a look at the PCGS chart.... https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1917-s-5c/3936

I'm curious to see what your coins would look like after an acetone or verdicare bath.
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Good info coin rejector, I did not realize that! Thanks!
Perhaps after a good conservation outcome.
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To CCF! Looks like a Lamination issue. Not worth slabbing, but still a good find.
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@igwt....
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Good info coin rejector, I did not realize that! Thanks! Perhaps after a good conservation outcome.
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Thanks, I'm 50/50 on it, whether it should be slabbed & would love to see it if it gets cleaned up.
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Super cool coin
Image if DOCC got a hold of this nickel.

croscorp have you seen this post?https://goccf.com/t/479618
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Thanks for the advice. I was thinking of sending this Buffalo for an NGC grading to increase its condition and value. With the advice I received, it will remain in a safe place without cleaning, because it is not worth it.
It seems to cost more money to NGC grading than the coin itself.
Thanks
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100% w/ Greasy Fingers post
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 Posted 05/24/2025  12:18 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add fortcollins to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
First,

Your coin is a normal 1917-S Buffalo nickel. It has mismatched die states, which is common. The obverse die is an earlier die state than the reverse die. There are two laminations on the reverse, the obvious one and a smaller lamination running from between the "T" and "E" of STATES to the middle of the buffalo's flank.

The underlying technical grade would be about EF-45 or AU-50, but there is severe corrosion on both the obverse and reverse, so the coin would receive an EF Details or AU Details grade for environmental damage. It may be possible to remove the verdigris, but you should consider that the result may not be eye-pleasing. You can see the corrosion on the Indian's braid, knot, and throughout his hair, as well as on the buffalo's flank and hindquarters. My hunch is that the same corrosion will be found beneath the remaining encrustation.

Just some thoughts for you to ponder. If it didn't have the corrosion, it would be a very nice coin.
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