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Valued Member
United States
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I came across these Buffs in a bag of coins I won at an auction. Is this a common practice on worn coins? what is used? how much does it affect value? Thanks Cory   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1620 Posts |
Looks like an acetone drop so they can view the date dip the entire coin and see if it helps.
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Moderator
 United States
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that is an acid restored date. For many collectors, its value is greatly reduced.  |
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New Member
United States
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Acid dating is a win win honestly. Dateless buffs are not worth much so putting some acid on the date is not hurting anything. Secondly you can uncover a key date or even find a doubled die. Those (even acid restored) would be worth multiples of a dateless buffalo.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Daniels, Big difference in a Quote:
Looks like an acetone drop then an acid drop.  with Fuzzy! Edited by bpoc1
04/15/2013 4:00 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
500 Posts |
I restored my dateless buffs with an extended vinegar soak, nothing super exciting, but filled half a dozen holes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
624 Posts |
One more reason that I love and hate Buffalo nickels... I love the artistry and boldness of the series, but the design of the date in such a vulnerable position is an unthinkable blunder. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, poorly thought out.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Unless a key date or rare one, usully not appreciated by most.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
950 Posts |
Correct me if I'm wrong, but that coin looks surprisingly worn all over to even be able to get the date to come out with acid.
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Posted 04/15/2013 01:08 am
