1938-D buff Nickel, MS or AU ?

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  1. Joshycfl

    Joshycfl Senior Member

    After many takes, here is the final product. I finally am able to take pictures that look like the coin does in hand. [​IMG]
     
    Joshycfl, Mar 9, 2009
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  3. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member

    I say AU for sure but my question is what kind of Alchemy you used to turn the coin gold?

    Ruben
     
    mrbrklyn, Mar 10, 2009
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  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Much better pics, these show the luster quite well. Unfortunately they also show that the coin is definitely AU.
     
    GDJMSP, Mar 10, 2009
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  5. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    +1
     
    Leadfoot, Mar 10, 2009
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  6. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    p.s. the buff nickel, with its scalloped shape, is an exception to the "broken luster in the fields = AU" rule/rationalization described in another thread, for those keeping score at home. IMO, they are graded on levels of high-point wear (because the design and metal doesn't lend itself to "field luster grading", if you will).
     
    Leadfoot, Mar 10, 2009
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  7. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    Techniquely it's an AU , but it would look great in any MS set , nice picture and coin .
    rzage
     
    rzage, Mar 10, 2009
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