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I recently purchased these two Buffalo nickels for the set I am working on, Just wanted to show them off a little. Any thoughts on grade? 1935-P   1936-D   Edited by cownas22
03/28/2010 11:37 pm
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Rest in Peace
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They both look high AU to me. AU-55/58. Could be wrong though as I'm not familiar with this series. They are quite attractive!
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I'll go MS60 on both. Maybe better in hand.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I am not seeing any wear on these two coins.
The 1935 is very well struck. There is very good definition at the Cheek bone and jaw line. The reverse
show very good detail on the buffalo's shoulder. I would go MS-64
The 1936-D is not stuck as well, but a nice coin ... I would go MS-62/63
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They both look high AU to me. AU-55/58 Quote:
I'll go MS60 on both. Maybe better in hand. Man you guys are tough... almost a tough as this series is to accuratly grade, especially by photos. Quote:
I am not seeing any wear on these two coins.
The 1935 is very well struck. There is very good definition at the Cheek bone and jaw line. The reverse
show very good detail on the buffalo's shoulder. I would go MS-64
The 1936-D is not stuck as well, but a nice coin ... Gold Rush is on target. I agree th 1935 is very well struck and is blast white  The 1936-D is a bit less well struck but has a light golden tone that masks a little detail in the pic. The 1935 is graded MS-64 by NGC The 1936-D is graded MS-64 by PCGS |
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I am also in the process of learning this series and I agree that it is quite tough to grade...
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very nice coin, and those who specialize in the type of coin, I am learning......from year to year.....from coin to coin (nickels dimes or what ever)....make the difference for a coins grade, unlike the grading books would represent.....a very nice coin like this if they say the year had exceptional strikes........ yours suddenly is AU.......I don't like that...........looks MS 64 to me......
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Cownas22 - I was seeing that they were very nice coins. The obverse was holding me back a little on the 36-D. I was leaning to MS-63 but was playing it safe. I am sure having that coin in hand would make it easier to see how nice it really is. As you say with it being a picture and toned, can make it hard to grade. Much easier holding the coin, and for me .. using my 5X glass.
I would be very happy to have those coins in my collection.
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I could just as easily grade a turnip as a Buffalo. You're on your own as far as I'm concerned.  Great eye appeal on both, though, high-end for whatever they grade. |
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I'm lax in the buff grading department but they are nice in the pics and even nicer in the hand I'd bet. The lack of obverse hair definition in all buffs throws me off. The reverse of the 35-P is really well struck.
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I could just as easily grade a turnip as a Buffalo. You're on your own as far as I'm concerned.  I felt the same way about this series, I couldn't tell a Fine from an AU much less Fine-15/VF-20! It really does help to look at as many coins as possible to get a feel for strike. |
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