| Author |
 Replies: 13 / Views: 1,998 |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
I just received this nice 1920 Buffalo. The dark spot below the PLURIBUS on the reverse is a reflection and not a mark. Thanks for your opinions.   Paul Bulgerin
|
|
|
|
Valued Member
United States
214 Posts |
I say AU-50 or 53. Nice piece you have there!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2189 Posts |
Au-55 just a few rubs away from MS.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
18708 Posts |
This appears to be a weakly struck coin and may be MS. This ones tough to grade by its pic. Maybe someone more versed in the series ail chime in for you
|
|
Valued Member
United States
415 Posts |
Au53 or 55....slider 60 on a great day
|
|
Valued Member
United States
214 Posts |
if it is MS I would change my grade to MS-64 or 65!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
Puerto Rico
778 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2368 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
Thanks for the responses so far as I'm working to get better at grading.
Is the wear people are seeing the spot on the Indian's cheek?
In hand, that appears to be toning to me and not wear.
Does that make a difference in the grading?
I appreciate the insights.
Paul Bulgerin
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1295 Posts |
I think others are confusing the weak strike on this piece with wear. Weak strikes are the bane of Buffalo nickel enthusiasts, but they are what they are. You would be surprised how many MS graded buffs have awful strikes. Toning does not effect the grade; a grade is merely about how much detail a coin has. Graders usually don't take into consideration strike or eye-appeal. That said, I see this as a solid MS grade, maybe MS-63 or so. |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
36880 Posts |
AU-58, I'm seeing lots of dullness on the high points. A good sign of light circulation.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3098 Posts |
I sent the 1920 Buffalo to NGC and it came back today graded MS-62. I'm pleased with that. I am still learning the fine art of grading Buffalo nickels.  Paul Bulgerin
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3540 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1788 Posts |
|
| |
Replies: 13 / Views: 1,998 |
|
Posted 10/31/2014 8:59 pm
