Strange looking Buffalo Nickel, anyone know?

Does anyone know why this coin looks the way it does?

 

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It looks like it was dug and then run through a rock tumbler to clean it up. Ice

 

Yep. That one's had a hard life.

 

That one looks like a ground find or it took an acid bath to me.

 

Looks exactly like those that I know were sand blasted. Many different types of blasting abrasives are available, ranging from hard sand to soft plastic pellets. Each produces a differing effect, depending on air pressure poundage, hardness of blasting medium and distance [standoff] from gun nozzle.

 

It could be any of the things mentioned, or it could be a poor attempt to counterfeit a coin by casting it.

 

I just thought about this coin because right now im watching a 1937 3 leg buffalo on EBay it looks exactly the same (except with 3 legs) and its already up to $157.50

 

Sounds like some ebayer is fixxin to get burnt.

 

Yep. Don't buy key coins unless they're certified.

 

I think what 2CentRick is trying to say is that the eBayer is about to get burnt by the condition of the coin.

 

acid all the way.

 

Looks like someone tried Nic-a-date and let it go too long.

 

I have not seen the auction. Even if it was real, in that condition it would be a total dog and a waste of money. There are a lot of these certified for sale. Unless you REALLY know the real deal, why take the chance?

 

Oops, sorry 2CentRick, I meant,

 

No worries, stealer. I would agree with Boonman on that.