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Bedrock of the Community
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Hi everyone... I would like to purchase a nice high grade Buffalo, (PCGS preferred)... I'd like to get the most bang for my buck, and I need advice... what's a good grade and date to look for, and what would be a good price? Money is a concern, but I'm willing to spend a little more for a more collectible grade or date. And I know better struck examples fetch a premium... what should I look for in a MS Buffalo?  Thanks!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I am not a Buffalo expert but am getting into them. I have been advised to pay attention to the horn and I think the tail on the reverse, and the hair and the braid on the obverse. I hope the Buffalo experts expand on this!  |
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Rest in Peace
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Me too! |
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Pillar of the Community
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 Seems to be the general consensus; tail on the reverse, and braid on the obverse. Edited by oih82w8
10/11/2011 5:06 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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If you want the most bang for your buck, I'd consider a 38-D or 38-D/D. You can get a "glow in the dark" MS-66 for under a hundred bucks. Even a MS-67 isn't too painful. For earlier ones the 1913 Type 1's are very reasonable. If the sky's the limit (forgetting about the 18/7-D) I'd go for a 1913-S Type2. Paleoguy
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Pillar of the Community
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i agree with paleoguy.....the 38-d is common but you can get a really high grade coin reasonably. Depends on what you have to spend. anything MS that is semi key and prior to 1930 will cost you, for instance the d and s mint coins. you can also get an MS philly coin of most dates for reasonable money (low ms, that is), but they are usually weakly struck. there are soME very sharp 38-d or d/d's out there, and it will always be in demand and faIRLY EASY TO SELL IF NECESSARY.
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Bedrock of the Community
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OK, I hope this isn't seen as a stupid question, but I really don't know... can a MS-66 PCGS Buffalo receive that high of a grade but still be weakly struck? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Look for a PCGS slab with a grade of MS-70.  Stick with a 38D for a coin that you may find slabbed and graded as MS-65+ for a decent price. Not a real expensive one and since your not considering just selling it again, would make for a nice conversation piece. Almost every dealer at coin shows always say Full Horn is what they look for. It's just about the first thing to go on those. |
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Posted 10/11/2011 4:59 pm
