Hone your grading skills -- buffalo nickel

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  1. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    In my opinion yes - but that and a $1.50 will getcha a cup of coffee :D

    I said I was familiar with the coin because I had seen it before and knew that it was graded as Satin PF67. There were only about 4,400 Proofs that year, some satin and some brilliant. The satin is the more scarce of the two. So we have a coin with a mintage of about 2,000 and gorgeous coloring - sometimes the scarce coins get a grade bump because they are scarce. And sometimes the coins with great color get a grade bump for the color. In this case, I thought the coin got them both. My estimate of the grade would have been 65. But then I've never seen anything but pics - I might have a different opinion if I saw it in person.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 4, 2006
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  3. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    Update: I received the coin earlier this afternoon. It is simpily stunning. The pictures do not at all reflect what the coin looks like in hand. The toning is more impressive, but what really struck me is the luster on the coin. I've seen a few satin proofs that didn't have half the luster this coin has. The strike is much, much stronger than the photos indicate. Distractions on the coin include numerous miniscule toning/carbon spots more numerous on the obverse, and what looks like a small hit on the buffalo's shoulder on the reverse. Neither distraction is visible to the naked eye. I've never seen a satin proof that has been given a * rating, but I truly believe this coin deserves it. It is in an old, typewritten NGC holder from around 1999. Needless to say I will be keeping the coin, and I will post some photos this evening. Until then, take care...Mike
     
    Leadfoot, Apr 6, 2006
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  4. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    I took a quick set of pics:


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    Leadfoot, Apr 6, 2006
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  5. AnemicOak

    AnemicOak Coin Hoarder

    Nice!


    ~Brian
     
    AnemicOak, Apr 6, 2006
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  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    You do a great job with pics Mike !! :thumb: And I agree, the strike is better than the previous pics I have seen indicated. But I think I'd have to see it in person to agree with the 67. Truly a gorgeous coin though !!
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 6, 2006
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  7. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    Here are some more pics. They are getting a bit closer to showing the color. Still not 100% there yet....Mike

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    Leadfoot, Apr 8, 2006
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  8. justafarmer

    justafarmer Senior Member

    Nice coin for sure - but the reverse strike appears somewhat weak for a 67 grade. The Buffalo's head lacks detail and would expect more split on the tip of the tail. On the obverse the tip of the main feather also appears to blend into the field.
     
    justafarmer, Apr 8, 2006
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