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I could see F-12 also, although I prefer a bit more horn to elevate common date Buffalos to Fine in my own personal grading system, so I'll say VG-10.5
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Nice Obverse details, but that horn is just not there. I agree with that VG10.5 grade too.
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Thank you for the reply's! VG10 ... is that "very good" .. and then what does the number mean? Sorry, for the lack of knowledge, I'm still learning.
Originally I started going through my mothers old coins to sell, but the more time I spend on this site, and learn about these coins the more interested I am becoming! I think I might want to start my own little collection.
What kind of value might this one have? Would it be something I would want to include in my new collection?
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Based on the horn I would normally agree on a VG rating but I like that the collar is solid and that the words haven't worn into it so I think its a F-12 Trust Me, Here are the grading acronyms and graphic of a scale so you understand the numbers. AG-Almost Good, G-Good, VG-Very Good, F-Fine, VF-Very Fine, EF (or XF)-Extra Fine, AU-Almost Uncirculated, MS-Mint State  |
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i would have graded this the same as I grade mine as a G. Now I am wondering if I have been doing it wrong all this time. I thought at least half the horn has to show to be vg.
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Trustme--I wouldn't be surprised if you catch the 'bug'. Your story is how many of us found out about this vast hobby taking place just below the sound of the change jingling in the world's pockets.
As for grading buffs--I've always used the presence or absence of a certain amount of horn as one indicator--among many--of grade rather than the single determining factor. The rim, hair details, buffalo shoulder, feather details, etc. all contribute to an overall grade. A weak horn obviously won't raise a coin's grade. Likewise a stronger horn on a coin with the letters run into the rim couldn't get the coin's grade above G. In my own collection, I expect higher mintage coins to make the details for the grade in all areas in order to achieve the full grade, but I'll give some slack to a 1921-S if the horn doesn't match the accugrade picture.
(Also, Trustme, the history of the 70 point scale for grading is one of those fairly arcane "stories of the hobby." Google "Sheldon grading scale" to get a little background information if you want it. Many people over the years have tried to move to a 100 point scale, but the 70 point scale is backed up by history, tradition, and--most importantly--money. Only a true revolution could change the Sheldon scale at this point.)
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11/11/2008 09:25 am
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Wow ... I love this place! Thank you for all of the information! And yes, I do believe I "have the bug" ... but I think I want to be able to aquire coins the old fashioned way by "finding" them. This will probably only get me so far, and I may change my mind after a while, but for now, I think the fun is discovering the one in my pile of change, or finding one at an auction or garage sale.
How do others add to their collection? Or should I say, how did others start out? Perhaps coin collectors go through "stages" in the collection process .. I suspect I'm in stage one :)
Again ... great information everyone, and I plan on visiting this forum on a daily basis. What a great group of people!
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