Buffalo Nickel 1926-S Dark Color In Recesses.

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VanNomadCoins New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 10:07 am I'm assuming this would grade as a less desirable coin with details. Just wanted to get a verification as Buffalo nickels with black in the recesses and the background like on this coin are common. Would like to know what causes this. I like the way it looks though because it shows off the design better than just a plain Nickel colored coin. Should I avoid this type of coloration on Buffalos? Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19173 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 11:12 am Typically, that accumulation is crud acquired over may years of circulation. Crud builds up, yet continued circulation removes/reduces the crud on the coin's raised features. Sunken areas retain the crud. It's not uncommon. I've seen a few thousand Buffalo nickels with a similar look over many decades of coin searching. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 11:17 am VanNomadCoins, Doesn't that coloring sometimes indicate a cleaning? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 11:40 am Quote: Doesn't that coloring sometimes indicate a cleaning? Not likely in this scenario. With this coin's circulation wear I think ijn has got it. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9865 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 11:53 am This look is called circulation cameo. More than 40 pages on this subject here;http://goccf.com/t/129321 "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74454 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 12:32 pm Yep, circulation cameo. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 2:08 pm Quote: This look is called circulation cameo. Yes! Quote: More than 40 pages on this subject here;http://goccf.com/t/129321 Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36782 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 3:03 pm F-15 straight grade. Nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
VanNomadCoins New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 4:19 pm Thanks for all the information. I didn't get a response on whether it would grade details because of this. I like the way it looks, but wondered if the coin is less desirable and if it lowers it's value. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 4:22 pm It should not affect the value. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/21/2024 4:29 pm Should straight-grade. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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