1938-D Buffalo Nickel, For Grading! - Page 2

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Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5673 Posts	Posted 12/22/2019 02:19 am Looks like a strong strike from an early die state, much finer detail than a lot of 38-D's. With the nice luster, I'd go MS-67. Report this Post to the Staff
KYCopperCoins Pillar of the Community United States 1361 Posts	Posted 12/22/2019 02:48 am There isn't a single ding or tick on this coin I can find, the PCGS ms68+ has similar pitting on the upper neck, and it has better details in some areas than the pr69 1917 on PCGS coinfacts. Not sure how it wont make ms68 or higher...considering the ms68+ on PCGS has a ding straight west of the nostril and has lesser striking. Maybe I'm missing something about grading, I don't have the experience, not trying to be combative, this is why I ask, trying to study and educate myself. The tail seems even better struck than the pf69 even. I just want to know what puts the grade where it is... Strike minus flaws...and. Not sure where this coin could possibly improve...unless the grader is into pretty oxidation on a coin, or toning rather. Report this Post to the Staff
KYCopperCoins Pillar of the Community United States 1361 Posts	Posted 12/22/2019 11:18 pm Okay, I had some time to sit down and attempt to get some high magnification photos of the surface of thsi coin for you guys, I mean, am I crazy to think this should go higher than ms68? Sorry for the photo overload, would like to document this coin well for one, and would love to hear from the grading experts. Plus, this gives me a chance to try and work on my coin photography. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7621 Posts	Posted 12/23/2019 12:54 am Might as well send it in and get the grading ball rolling! Report this Post to the Staff
KYCopperCoins Pillar of the Community United States 1361 Posts	Posted 12/23/2019 02:02 am I know, trying to get a good pile of coinage to send off all at once lol. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 12/23/2019 09:10 am Quote: Plus, this gives me a chance to try and work on my coin photography. Very good photography . Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18681 Posts	Posted 12/23/2019 09:47 am I'm just wondering if and how much the pitting will affect the grade. since this obviously is an early strike I cant see the dies being corroded like this. my bet is the planchet was that way to start. only one way to find out and worth taking a shot. PCGS only shows 5 at MS68 on its pop report Report this Post to the Staff
KYCopperCoins Pillar of the Community United States 1361 Posts	Posted 12/23/2019 6:25 pm Honestly looks like tooling marks to me on the neck, they swirl etc. Not to mention the PCGS ms68+ has them nearly the same but look more worn down on the die Report this Post to the Staff
KYCopperCoins Pillar of the Community United States 1361 Posts	Posted 12/23/2019 6:28 pm Neck on the PCGS ms68+ as an example, as you can see I think earlier die states all have this, probably part of the master die. I'll get a pic of that area under the scope tonight if I get time and show you. Report this Post to the Staff
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