Found Buffalo Nickel, Grade?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by bobbeth87, May 16, 2010.

  1. bobbeth87

    bobbeth87 Coin Collector

    I found this in a roll this weekend. I actually gasped when I saw it. I know it is at least a F-15, but what would you grade it (I'm a complete novice at grading). I know it isn't anything rare, but it was rare for me to find (only the 2nd buffalo I've ever found in circulation), and I was thrilled!!!

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    Thanks for looking. :D
     
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  3. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    I'd say VF-30. The horn is almost complete.
     
  4. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    That would be a 30/35. Nice find. I cannot remember the last time I found a Buffalo in circulation, but it has been decades.
     
  5. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    Oddly after not finding anything in circulation for years, I found a silver war nickel (1943-P) and a Buffalo Nickel within two days of each other last week.
     
  6. lincolnhoardr

    lincolnhoardr Coin Hoarder

    Bob sweet find! I have found just a couple of these since I have been searching my first one I have found is my favorite:
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  7. Numismatist47

    Numismatist47 New Member

    Nice buffalo. I'd say VF, possibly EF, but VF at the very least.
     
  8. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    I think I see some luster...enough luster that I'd grade the coin XF.

    Yeah, yeah, I know what the standards say about the horn. I don't care.

    :)
     
  9. krispy

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    WTG! Excellent find Bod! Thanks for sharing! :smile
     
  10. G-man422

    G-man422 Member

    Outstanding find in a roll! I would call it a 35.
     
  11. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    2nd buffalo you've found in circulation? WOW! Two more than I have found :D
     
  12. krispy

    krispy krispy

    Ditto dat! :hail:
     
  13. BALD SPARTAN

    BALD SPARTAN Member

    Awesome buffalo and your right they are not very common anymore and I have yet to find one in circulation. I would say VF also.:mouth:
     
  14. ekdahlj

    ekdahlj Junior Member

    Nice find! I was shocked to find a buffalo nickel in a roll last week as well.
     
  15. Louie_Two_Bits

    Louie_Two_Bits Chump for Change

    I've never found a buffalo in circ...congrats! That had to have been recently added into circ, as even a non-coin collector would keep such an odd looking nickel if they came across it in their pocket change...especially it being 74 years old.

    -LTB
     
  16. bobbeth87

    bobbeth87 Coin Collector

    TRAVIS!!!!

    Man, it is good to see that you are still alive and kicking, my friend. :)
     
  17. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    :D
    Yeah yeah, I know ya missed me.
    Glad to be back, I'll be here even more when school lets out. June 3rd baby!
     
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