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United States
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I am looking at this Buffalo nickel, and I am wondering if this toning is natural, or artificial. Does anyone have an opinion on this? I have no experience with the toning on nickels, but I found this one to be attractive. Any advice would be most appreciated.   |
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 United States
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Nickel, to my mind, tones more gracefully than any other metal. Further, it can tone under conditions which throw off the usual AT-NT equation, meaning I could see this as natural even if the coin's circulated a bit. So, yeah. A very subtle, very pretty coin which I'd own even if the consensus was AT. I wouldn't be part of that consensus.  |
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Canada
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Looks natural to me and very attractive.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks for the comments. I like this coin, and I will try to snag it.
Edited by Krusti-Koin
12/18/2014 3:11 pm
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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that coin has eye appeal! I like it, looks natural to me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not a lot of money in artificially toning nickels.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This nickel looks "rough" in tone. This is GOOD!
Nickel is tough to strike, and the details are just dandy.
I see no abrasions to suggest cleaning.
In short, it looks "REAL!"
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Let us know if you end up buying it.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thank you all for your comments. I really like this coin, but sometimes I am still a bit unsure when it comes to cleaning and toning. Your encouraging comments have swung me over to a purchase a few minutes ago.
This is the second coin I have posted here with a question in as many weeks. The collective knowledge on CCF is a great help. Thanks again!
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12/18/2014 4:14 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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ditto what MathewVincent said, that is a type-I beauty
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United States
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In addition to the attractive toning, I liked the strong date.
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Puerto Rico
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United States
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Looks natural to me. I like it.
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Posted 12/18/2014 1:13 pm
