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2014Cent Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 01/24/2015 11:25 pm Hello. I am new to the site and have a question. I want this to be a 1913 S. I know that it is an S, just not sure about the 1913. I know that it may be impossible to see it in the pics, I just thought that there may be a Buffalo master on here that could spot it! To me it looks like the middle of the 3 is in the correct spot in relation to the F. I know about taking acid to it, just trying to avoid that if possible. Any input is appreciated. Edited by 2014Cent 01/24/2015 11:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff

vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 01/24/2015 11:29 pm Welcome to the CCF! A reverse pic would be helpful. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Medieval Pillar of the Community 3772 Posts	Posted 01/24/2015 11:40 pm The top of whatever the year digit is looks to roundish for the "3" on the 1913 one in my opinion. Edited by Medieval 01/24/2015 11:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff
2014Cent Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 12:13 am Medieval, I was thinking that too. Here are some more pics. Thanks again. Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 12:26 am I hope it is too, but I just can't see anything in these pictures. But Buffalos aren't close to being a specialty. In hand, and angling it towards various light sources, can you make out any of the digits? I'm wondering if a drop of dicam (SP?) would reveal anything without affecting the coin. I'm sure it would dissolve in acetone later. Report this Post to the Staff
2014Cent Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 12:38 am Rackster, I have a handful of Buffalos with little to no date. I have been able to make out a few of them using a 14x and 10x loupe, but this one is tough. The pictures posted are as good as I can see it. Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 01:02 am That's too bad - it could be a major coin. If you do elect to pickle the nickel, I'd practice on another buffalo in order to get the process down. For this one, I might be tempted to use an eye dropper to place a small amount of white vinegar/H2O2 mixture on the sweet spot and only go until you can make out some numbers. I'd leave the rest of the coin undisturbed. BUT, only as a last resort. Good luck! Report this Post to the Staff
2014Cent Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 01:11 am Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
Vgwillm New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 02:17 am Welcome to the board. If you have a scanner you can scan the picture b/w and then change the contrast in a photo program. Take a couple different angles to mess with the contrast. You should be able to get something. Good luck. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 01/25/2015 11:04 am The problem with trying to use anything to bring out the date could also ruin it's value. Keep trying with different lighting. Anything is better than ruining the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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