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Valued Member
Japan
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Hey everyone! So I just bought this 1913 type 1 from an antique dealer that didn't appear to have much knowledge on coins. They sold this piece as "mint-state", but because of the squared-off rims, incredible hair-line details, etc.. I think it's a proof. I've been comparing photos online and it seems to much more resemble what I think it to be, but actually seems to be better struck than even the proof photos I see online! But I'm not an expert on buffalos and would love your input. I put it side-by-side with a mint-state 1937 in the bottom two photos because I don't have any other type 1.     |
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Moderator
 United States
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Please remove coins from holders before taking pics whenever possible. John1  |
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Valued Member
 Japan
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Sorry about that, John! I didn't think about that.
I also try not to do that if I don't have to because I have a wonderful habit of dropping anything and everything with potential value :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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John is right - please give it another go.  |
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Valued Member
Japan
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I appreciate your help guys! Let me get some food in me then I'll line my floors with bubble-wrap and take some quality pics.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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From what I can see through that junk it sure does look like an incredible Strike . Not saying yet if it's proof or very high MS. Can't wait for photos without the holder .  |
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Valued Member
Japan
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You were right! Much better this way. #1-4 are my coin #5-6 - recorded proof (PCGS) #7-8 - recorded MS (PCGS) When taking it out, I noticed that the edges are highly reflective. Also, the letters don't tend to bleed into the rim like an MS. The strike seems better than the recorded proofs imo.. but that could just be the pictures.         |
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United States
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I do not know if proof or not,but what a BEAUTIFUL coin! Great pics also,what are you using? John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Well according to your photos this bad boy would have to be a proof or an MS-68+ business strike . I'm leaning towards high PF .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I like it better than any of the comparison photos, especially the reverse!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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just curious, what did you end up paying for it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
646 Posts |
Thats a BEAUTY! That would be in the center of my collection if I had it. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
559 Posts |
Beautiful coin ! Out of curiosity, wondering how this beauty ended up in an antique shop in Japan?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
745 Posts |
Get that beauty to a third party grading service ASAP
Tim Hughes
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Why is this a question? It's a proof with no doubt.
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Posted 03/12/2020 08:47 am
