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1918 S Buffalo Nickel Die Lamination

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Here's a Buffalo nickel I recently picked up in nice, well-struck condition. The coin weighs exactly 5.00 grams, which is spot on. It has a die defect, as seen in the photos. My main question concerns the potential impact of the so-called "die lamination" on the coin's value. Also, will a grading company accept this coin for slabbing?

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 Posted 08/08/2025  6:13 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Marv65 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Neat looking lam - Great condition Buffalo!
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Very Cool! Nice find
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 Posted 08/08/2025  9:04 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Nice Lamination! I think the TPG's will accept it no problem.
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 Posted 08/09/2025  06:34 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add smat45 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Great looking 18-S
I'm not sure about the lam...?
This is from PCGS
"83
Peeling Lamination
Not Holdered
A coin which has a planchet flaw that is serious enough to flake away in the sealing process. (This no-grade will not be sealed in a PCGS holder."
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Thanks for the replies! Got this beauty for only $15. The seller was selling vintage pins and had no idea about its value.
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Got this beauty for only $15. The seller was selling vintage pins and had no idea about its value.
Well done.
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This coin is one of the best struck 18-S Buffs I've ever seen.
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