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Steven49 Valued Member United States 65 Posts	Posted 07/04/2025 10:34 pm I recently purchased this coin. I can not believe a coin that is over 140 years old could look like it was just minted. I hope my pictures do justice to the color, luster and strike details. Do you think this is worth grading and, if so, what grade would you estimate this would receive? Report this Post to the Staff

Buffalo soldat Valued Member New Zealand 190 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 08:20 am Wow, beautiful coin! Shame about the obverse surface marks, but I would still think this is Unc. I've not seen enough of these in that conditions to give an exact number, but I would think 60+. Do not read this sentence. Report this Post to the Staff
mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1880 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 10:39 am nice coin--ms+--i would say red-- Edited by mikev50 07/05/2025 10:42 am Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 10:46 am You should take it out of the 2x2 to get accurate images - and an good opinion. Based on the first two images, I'd say UNC Details - Recolored. The rest of the images are all over the board with color. Which set of images represent how it looks in hand? 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
adam126402 Pillar of the Community United States 878 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 11:04 am They made 45 million of these. IMO, It would need to pull at least 63RD for it to be worthwhile. Unless you're planning to sell it immediately, I wouldn't bother. Do get an Airtight or something to protect it and make sure it is stored properly to ensure it retains its color. Report this Post to the Staff
RedRaider Pillar of the Community United States 1018 Posts	Posted 07/06/2025 08:52 am I suspect this coin will come back "UNC Details" Altered color. It looks dipped to me. Still a coin with some very nice details! Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18654 Posts	Posted 07/06/2025 10:26 am the surfaces are not original UNC Details - AT not worth grading. Report this Post to the Staff
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1767 Posts	Posted 07/07/2025 11:31 am I third this opinion. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36710 Posts	Posted 08/20/2025 2:20 pm MS details. Report this Post to the Staff
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