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I've had this box laying around on my CRHing table for over 2 weeks now, and I finally got the interest and motivation to start opening more rolls since I kind of took a break. Opened up the third roll of nickels I had and this popped out. Other than my VF-30 1913 T1, this most likely ties with it. The nicest condition buffalo I've ever found, and the earliest in this shape.   |
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There's some light scratches on the face, but really nothing too horrible to make it a details coin. The lighting just makes the scratches shine so it looks rougher than it really is. It's a beauty in person. The "C" in cents has me fooled. Looks really weak.
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on the obverse, is that a small Cud at 6 o'clock? The metal to create the Cud could have come from the C in CENTS  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Didn't notice that. I'll have to take a look in person.
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Pillar of the Community
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Is that a small "F" below the date?
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I see what looks like some lamination issues on the reverse and the C could be Grease Filled Die. John1  |
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Rest in Peace
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Some of the parallel "lines" of toning that are visible are probably what is referred to as "wood grain" toning commonly found on Buffalo nickels that have some minor lamination issues. This does not detract from the value or coin and may actually enhance the value as their are collectors who collect only "woodies". |
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Rest in Peace
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nice CRH find. You have been doing good lately.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Wow, that one has been hiding out of circulation for quite some time. Very nice find.
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Quote:The F below the date is the initial of the designer, James Earle Fraser. It was an element of the Buffalo nickel design. Depending on wear, it can be seen on all Buffalo nickels. How in the world have I been collecting for seven years and not know this? I'm.....ashamed......  |
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That is a very nice find! In really good condition as well.  |
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Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately to some people) there is no lamination issues, and there is no obverse Cud. That " Cud" is a minor rim ding where some of the metal got pushed up a bit. It still wouldn't necessarily grade a details coin since it is really minor. |
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SUPERB FIND!!
Congratulations....I would be proud to find that in a box of nickels as well.
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Posted 08/15/2015 12:35 am
