Does anyone have a link to what the error looks like? There are a number of auctions on ebay with different spear errors, but i question the authenticity of them, or if they are in fact they are worth anything. Below is one i found selling for $30. What does everyone think?
I don't have a link, but a book that I have has a nice clear picture. The die dent starts just above the buffaloes hump right where the hump starts to slant down to the rear. It proceeds downward at a slight rearward angle stopping about half way between the belly and the ground, emerging from the belly about 2/3 of the way back from the front leg to the penis. I see nothing in your picture that looks anything close to what is in my book. Jon
Personally, I don't think that any of the die crack errors on the modern Buffalo nickel are worth anything.
I agree to a point! I like the speared Bison I believe it is classified as a die gouge but I'm not willing to pay hundreds for it. Here is a link I found that shows the "Speared Bison" . http://www.coinresource.com/news/news2005/Speared_Buffalo_Nickel_2005.htm
