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Peter4805 Pillar of the Community Canada 986 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 04:35 am I have a real tough time grading Buffalo nickels. I'm never sure if it's a weak strike or wear that causes detail to look flat. This coin falls into that category for me. The seller says it's MS but I'd like some second opinions before I make an offer. Thanks everyone for your help. peter Report this Post to the Staff

vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 04:39 am The 1913's are typically weaker struck I've noticed but, IMO, there is slight wear on the left leg and hair ribbon. Just my opinion, mid AUish. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Peter4805 Pillar of the Community Canada 986 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 05:39 am Thanks for your input. The left leg and ribbon were also the spots I was most concerned about. I wondered too if there was slight rub in the hair just below the part. So hard to tell on these. Edited by Peter4805 04/09/2012 05:41 am Report this Post to the Staff
mycrob Pillar of the Community United States 2602 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 11:29 am I think this is very close to MS, but is an AU piece, could be a slider. Maybe was MS and had the "drawer rub" happen to it prior to being put in a 2x2. Very very nice piece with excellent eye appeal and could possibly pass for MS60 with weak strike. Report this Post to the Staff
Darth Anarchus Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 12:46 pm ... You are right to think this one is a tough one to grade... Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 2:29 pm AU-55/58 Report this Post to the Staff
upstate Pillar of the Community United States 3283 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 4:37 pm If I were buying I'd be under the assumption it is an AU coin. Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 6:26 pm I am leaning towards a high AU but it looks very close to MS. Report this Post to the Staff
dp082804 New Member 45 Posts	Posted 12/29/2015 6:21 pm Nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/30/2015 4:45 pm It is indeed a tough call from these pics. I lean slightly toward 58. Report this Post to the Staff
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