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I came across this Buffalo nickel a few years ago. I really don't know anything about coin errors, but I believe this nickel has a small Cud. Any idea what a coin like this is worth? Considering I only paid 50 cents for it, I'd say I got a good deal. The coin has good details. What would the grade be? It also has some surface anomalies(sort of a grainy texture)maybe from corrosion or a harsh cleaning. The rim seems to be damaged at places especially next to the Y in Liberty. Any help or information on this coin would be much appreciated. Thank you   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Neat find for 50 cents!
I'd say it has some environmental damage (pitting) from being buried, so it would only "net" grade.
I'd put a value of 5$ to 10$ on it. Others may have a different opinion.
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Pillar of the Community
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not many Cuds on buffalos out there on the bay, $20. |
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I have no doubt it would go north of 20 bucks. Nice coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't like what appears to be abrasion scratches on the obverse from 2 to 8. Slightly above average strike. High VF or maybe even a -40. And of course the Cud is a plus. |
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This coin would sell on ebay for at least $40.00....even with the pitting. Edited by Zimmy
12/09/2014 4:22 pm
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United States
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The 1919 Buffalo nickel is known to have a number of Cud varieties. The reason for all the Cud varieties that year is because they stretched the die lives out too long to create a mintage of 60,000,000+. The one you own is a common location for die failures. I also agree with Westernsky, the coin looks to have environmental damage (pitting). However, I would still give it a net grade of VF40. |
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very cool find..  Edited by OcalaFlorida
12/16/2014 5:56 pm
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Thanks for the info, everyone!
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Yeah, nice coin! VF-40, $25 I'd say!
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