1938-D Buffalo Nickel For Grading, Nicer Raw Coin, AU Or Slider Uncirc?

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paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 01/09/2019 9:37 pm Thoughts on this one? Seller had it listed as "circulated", with mediocre pictures, but I thought it might be nicer in-hand and it was cheap as all get out so I pulled the trigger. I think it's around AU55 but I am terrible at grading these. Luster is decent in hand but not overwhelming -- it does cartwheel -- and fields are in good shape. (No flash, 2 different lighting setups) (With flash on) Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff

ty88ty2 Pillar of the Community United States 772 Posts	Posted 01/09/2019 10:12 pm I agree with AU55. Not a bad looking coin. Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11898 Posts	Posted 01/09/2019 11:07 pm au58 Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 01:05 am It looks MS to me, but high in slider potential. Either way, it's a lovely Buff. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Edited by spru 01/10/2019 01:05 am Report this Post to the Staff
Hoxsie454 Valued Member United States 86 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 06:57 am I agree, it looks low MS to me. Strong strike, nice luster. Looks like one I would be proud to show in my collection. But what do I know. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 07:14 am I don't think I ever saw a circulated Buff with a split tail . This coin has a real nice strike , I'm tempted to call it uncirculated . My brain is frying on this one , ok ,here goes MS-62. I would have went a tad higher if it had more luster . Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5675 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 08:03 am A lot of tiny nicks on the rim suggests light circulation, but very close to MS. I'd say AU-58 with a typical 38-D strong strike. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 11:06 am I could go either way on this one, so I won't take a guess without holding it in hand. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36826 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 11:07 am AU-58 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 11:42 am Quote: I could go either way on this one, so I won't take a guess without holding it in hand. Oh come on take a chance , I did ! Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36826 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 11:43 am Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDollar2017 Pillar of the Community United States 8715 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 12:04 pm Taking a chance - AU-58! Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18685 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 12:48 pm MS62 I like it Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 1:31 pm I'll try to get pictures that capture the luster better. I'm leaning towards MS62 or so. It's not worth slabbing to find out "for sure" but high AU or low MS both make good cases. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6590 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 1:45 pm MS 62 I see no wear on the coin Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 01/10/2019 11:23 pm Low end mint state for my vote MS61/62. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
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