1936 Buffalo 5c Verification Of No-F

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 9 / Views: 834
mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 09/21/2024 8:41 pm First, I would like to know if this is truly a no F Buffalo nickel. Neither CoinFacts or NGC VarietyPlus show a no F as a variety for this year. If this does turn out to be a no F coin, what type of additional premium would it having this designation bring to this coin? I just want to get an idea to see if it's worth sending it in to the TPG for attribution. Report this Post to the Staff

mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 09/21/2024 8:43 pm The area where the F should be: Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10529 Posts	Posted 09/21/2024 10:35 pm The F on the die is raised above the surface so can easily be broken off or polished off. I don't really know if that would cause a premium over the normal value though. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/22/2024 3:48 pm Seen this many times over the years, never gave it much thought. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95855 Posts	Posted 09/22/2024 7:23 pm It could have been polished off. The coin is so worn, that there are no traces of polishing lines there, so it could be anybody's guess at this point. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5670 Posts	Posted 09/22/2024 9:11 pm I don't believe this would carry a premium. Report this Post to the Staff
Bump111 Pillar of the Community United States 3323 Posts	Posted 09/23/2024 09:41 am It's hard to tell from the photos whether the missing designer's initial is a result of die polishing or PMD. The only notable "no-F" Buffalo that I know of is the 1916 Philly - it does carry an appreciable premium because it's listed in CPG and is attributable. If this is the real deal, it may be worth a submission to the appropriate attribution group. "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae Report this Post to the Staff
1buff2many Valued Member United States 92 Posts	Posted 09/23/2024 10:17 pm Nice one, the late Ron Pope documents the 1936 P "No F" in his book Abraded Die Varieties, here is link to it on internet archive. https://archive.org/details/buffalo...n83/mode/1up This is one of the less common No F's so there is likely a premium to the right collector. There is generally less interest in them than the more dramatic 2 feather abraded dies but as was mentioned only 1916 has an FS number and is generally sold for a greater premium than the 2F of the same year which is interesting. I believe ANACS will attribute anything listed in Pope's reference but haven't tried to do that with mine. Still pick them up whenever I see them non-attributed. The F initial is raised on the die so could be subject to polishing off or getting damaged from clashing or excessing use or a combination of all of the above. There are 20 or so noted No F's in Pope's book and like 2F's have various levels of the feature remaining. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10529 Posts	Posted 09/24/2024 12:56 am Quote: the late Ron Pope documents the 1936 P "No F" in his book Abraded Die Varieties It was a sad day when Ron died of cancer complications in November 2021. I was a good friend of his and right before he passed away had sent me signed copies of both of his books! Report this Post to the Staff
mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 09/24/2024 01:19 am Quote: Ron Pope documents Very helpful 1buff I've had this coin since 2006 so now I have a narrative to share with it. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 9 / Views: 834

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Classic and Colonial Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.33 seconds to rattle this change.