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PCI thought so, grading it PR-64. I tried crossing it at PCGS a few years ago, specifying a minimum grade of PR-63. They did not cross it and stated it had "questionable color". Naturally, they didn't offer any opinion about whether it is in fact a proof. I posted this awhile ago but there was no consensus about proof status. Watchoo think now?   |
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I dont know but that sure is pretty. WOLF
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That is a very nice coin; I do think it is a proof
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Bedrock of the Community
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The details are completely hammered which is virtually impossible to find on a business strike and the rims(or at least the parts not obscured by slab plastic) look sharp and squared. I am not familiar with matte proof surfaces though, I have never personally examined one and I imagine that pictures do not give the entire appearance of that type of finish. As for the color, I have seen a number of Buffaloes with golden honey toning so I am not sure what PCGS thought was questionable about it  Based on the pics, that is either a matte proof or the sharpest business strike I have ever seen  |
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No expertise here to offer an opinion - but that is a gorgeous Buff.
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Bedrock of the Community
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That is a very nice looking Buff. I am sure you hoping that someone would share some information on how to determine early proofs. As far as strike goes, yours has what I would think a proof would have. I have wondered if early/matte proofs were double struck like current proof coins are, if so, I think that could be how yours has such great detail. As far as color, I agree with Biokemist6, I have seen many high grade Buff's that have the golden color. I wish I was better at taking pics, my 1938 in my type set is golden in color, it came from an original roll. I will post a pic I have of it, but the pic does not show the golden color as much as it really is.  |
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Edited by rkp
05/27/2010 10:05 pm
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Those rims sure look nice.
The only question is the hit over the eyebrow.
Still, very nice.
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unqualified opinion (opinion); I dont think it's a proof. I think it's a business strike in pristine condition. That one nick above the eye keeps it from MS66, even (almost 67). Get it slabbed, proof or not....my opinion only...then you'll know.
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Posted 05/27/2010 2:33 pm
