Starting A Buffalo Nickel Set

I agree with Moe, in the common dates get MS coins, best you find. There are bargins to be found out there - I found a 37D 3 leg in a junk box, I graded ugly VG but shucks for 75 cents, I thought it was a deal. So uncover all stones when you are at a dealer. Look in the box that he has labeled "partial dates" - usually some good deals there - like 1925 D or S - both are weak obv.

A complete Buffalo set is difficult and expensive undertaking. In addition to excessive wear problems creating scarcity, the set is very nostalgic and popular. Demand on ebay for decent material is fierce. I compromised on the over date 18/17 and the three legged in my Dansco album by plugging the holes with a regular 1918 and 37-D in order to complete the set. My 1913-S Type II is a VG-8, although the rest range from F-12 to MS-63. In spite of that it was expensive to complete and I applaud the rest of you who are working to complete one.