My Poor Wounded Buffalo

I will have to agree with Old Dan on this one. I (we) know exactly what they were looking for or should I say hoping for!

OK, it sounds like you all think the damage to this coin was deliberate. I would be interested to know what someone was trying to accomplish here, or what they were hoping for. Were they trying to make the coin something it was not, or were they trying to reveal what it really was. It's not obvious to me (beginner that I am).

Not only that but there is no sharpness whatsoever to the coin which I think would also be consistent with the wash. The unnatural color is uniform both in the fields and in protected areas.
Another reason I would consider it deception is the metal solder used as filler in the center rev. This metal has also been reshaped for better appearence. The color may have matched on a untampered with nickel but stands out here.
I was not deceived by this. This coin was part of a large group of coins I purchased from a knowledgeable enthusiast (in case he recognizes it )who has posted here. The group was a bargain and I have been immensely happy with previous dealings as well. I only mention deception because somewhere down the line that must have been the intent.