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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can see the C, faintly, and I can see the E even more faintly. To me, it doesn't look like the letters were machined away and it doesn't look like the area was "hammered"...because there's no undue wear on the immediate other side and the rim is not wonky. As much as I've handled Buffaloes, I've never been a "variety" guy. Is this a "thing"?  *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum.  *** |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
24953 Posts |
Can we see the obverse?
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Moderator
United States
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Very interesting find.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21586 Posts |
Being able to faintly see the letters indicates that it is a partial Grease Filled Die. This wouldn't be considered a variety but a minor error. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1291 Posts |
Brown dot on first photo shows where missing letters are in relation to obverse. Second photo shows the rim where missing letters are.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
73706 Posts |
Definitely a Greaser. You can partially see the C in Cents. Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1291 Posts |
Not wanting to sound materialistic, but does it have value? If I sent it off to a third-party grader (and they determine there's been no foul play) would they consider it an error coin?
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Would still really appreciate an opinion on what a 3rd party grading service would say about this, assuming they don't find evidence of defacement/tampering. Besides grading it as VG, would they mention anything about the missing letters, or grease, or error....?
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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They may mention it a Struck Through Grease error but there is not really much value to it and it would cost you $55-60 including shipping both ways for a coin that may be worth around a dollar or two. Makes no economical sense. |
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Posted 04/01/2025 3:03 pm
