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Valued Member
United States
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Seemingly nice MS Buffalo nickel. It seems like a decent strike and has loads of luster. This actually came from a seller listed as "bad" here but won the auction at greysheet XF bid money while he said "gem". These are tough to grade, any opinions?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll be the first to say wow! Really nice nickel and the eye appeal makes up for a few nicks and ticks. MS64 in my book anyways.  edited to drop it a notch from 65 to 64 after a longer look but still ... nice coin! Edited by TNG
02/08/2012 4:57 pm
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Valued Member
 United States
93 Posts |
Sorry about the downgrade :) Seriously, anything over AU and I did alright! It is really nice in hand and I originally thought 65 and maybe a shot higher if someone liked the color and luster. Again, Buffalos are not easy for me.
How would you characterize the strike? Thank you in advance.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Check out this link ... I think your coin might typical of the description given. It has a great strike and luster. As I see the image, I think I'll stand by the MS64 but would like other peoples opinions. This would be a great coin to get graded professionally I think. 1914 Buffalo Nickel |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd say MS63 maybe 64. No question it's MS though.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
I'm going along with MS64 on this one. Awesome tail detail! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1256 Posts |
I'm not a nicklehead but dang that's priddy!  Special Note: Your images are blistering |
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Valued Member
United States
93 Posts |
Thanks for the photo comments. I am cheating since I used to photograph stuff for a living in the film days. I am still trying to get the coin photography thing down. They are a challenge.
Thanks for the link NickelGuy... that is a good resource. I also appreciate all the opinions.
MS63, 64 or 65... It still looks great with that luster and intermittent gold tone.
So, where would you send it for grading?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Good looking coin. Sometimes a bad rep backfires.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am still trying to get the coin photography thing down I think you can safely say you accomplished that task. Super picture.I agree with MS63-64 |
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Valued Member
United States
93 Posts |
Thanks!
@biggfred Yes, as with anything, there is no long term benefit to messing with people. If that seller had a good rep, that coin may have went for double. I have gotten a couple ok, so so coins from that seller but also a couple of gems that were gotten for half of what they should have been. His bad rep stems from general over grading and someone getting a cleaned coin.
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United States
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New Member
United States
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About UN-Circulated. Rim nick on obverse. Bag marks and or cash drawer marks on the reverse high points.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Interesting coin.
Did not purchase from your seller, but I have nearly, if not exact twin, of the 1913 T1 flavor, that just came back as a cleaned coin.
With the number of bag marks on the obverse and reverse, lack of detail on the front leg, I am going AU55....with a possibility of being dipped.
The toning just is not right on this one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 I see wear spots on high points as well. Way too many tiny marks and what looks like graffiti on the cheek, indicate light circulation. AU-53/55 range. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Posted 02/08/2012 5:04 pm
