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numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11888 Posts	Posted 11/26/2020 9:36 pm $480. My first 3-legger is raw but I think it looks real to me in spite of the pictures which look blurry when blown up. The main concern is the rear hind leg which should show roughness but I'm not an expert. Thoughts on authenticity and grade? Thanks! Edited by numismatic student 11/26/2020 9:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff

TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 11/26/2020 9:54 pm I hope that E PLURIBUS UNUM is not real close to touching the back of the Buffalo. Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 11/26/2020 9:59 pm Pretty tough to tell from these pics. But I would lean toward authentic. I do see signs of deterioration on the hind leg, along with the back of the neck on the obverse. Possible hints of the "stream" there as well below the belly. Tentative XF-45 minimum, possibly low AU with in hand pics. Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3647 Posts	Posted 11/26/2020 10:01 pm We will need sharper photos to be sure. Closeups of the following markers are vital: Obverse: the third feather Reverse: EPU and the gap between EPU and the buffalo's back Reverse: the area beneath the buffalo's belly, to the ground Reverse: the buffalo's beard From the pics you posted, I think I see the third feather completely detached from the Indian's head and I think the right tip of the buffalo's beard is lower than the left tip. These are key markers. My instinct is that this looks genuine, but better pics definitely will be needed. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7620 Posts	Posted 11/26/2020 11:42 pm 99% looks like the real deal! Better pictures should confirm! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/27/2020 10:29 am Agree, to blurry to grade accurately. Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11888 Posts	Posted 12/03/2020 4:56 pm Howdy! This one, after much anticipation, finally arrived. I think it has the markers, but I am not an expert in this issue. Would appreciate your thoughts on grade and authenticity. The coin in hand looks much more lustrous, especially in the reverse, but I am having a hard time capturing it. The luster shows better in the obverse pictures, but is much better in hand. Thanks in advance! Edited by numismatic student 12/03/2020 4:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 12/03/2020 6:56 pm Looks good to me - Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/03/2020 7:17 pm Agree, looks good. I'll say EF-40. Good price. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7620 Posts	Posted 12/03/2020 8:00 pm Real deal! XF 45 to AU 50 to these old eyes! Nice coin at a nice price! Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3647 Posts	Posted 12/03/2020 8:37 pm Fantastic coin, my friend. All markers are spot on. You snagged this at a high VF price. The coin clearly is on the EF/AU bubble, and the final grade may come down to eye appeal. There are relatively few significant contact marks. The toning is natural. The only real concern would be the surface crud on the reverse, from 2:00 through 5:00. If my EF-48 was already an accepted grade, this coin would be spot on. Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 12/03/2020 10:19 pm I'm holding it to XF-45, I think the surfaces will hold it back from AU. Nice example! Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4469 Posts	Posted 12/04/2020 11:17 am Nice pick up. XF45 Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11888 Posts	Posted 12/05/2020 08:56 am Thanks everyone for sharing our thoughts! Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11888 Posts	Posted 12/05/2020 11:41 am of course that should say "sharing your thoughts." Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5672 Posts	Posted 12/05/2020 12:00 pm Congrats on the acquisition—nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
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