It's sometimes hard to find a key Buffalo coin in VG & up condition. I'm wondering if a restored coin is of any value. I saw this posting on E-Bay and considered purchasing it. Do you think it worthy of any grade ? 1921-S buffalo nickel - KEY DATE!! FILL THE KEY DATE SLOT AFFORDABLY!! Expertly CHEMICALLY RESTORED KEY DATE COIN - NICE RESTORATION DETAILS!!
Buy the coin if you like it, I bought a T1 standing liberty quarter with some jewelers solder on it because I liked it, I could have got a problem free coin for $2 more in a Good grade but like the XF details coin more.
This is a key Buff worth 100.00 in VG condition. This is probably in G-4. What I am wondering is if the TPG's would grade this coin in a restored condition or body bag it. Dave
Yes, when a nickels date is chemically restored, it has no grade. The coin in question would fetch a couple bucks on Ebay as a hole filler. Most would say its worth .06 cents. I sold a couple 1914 D, and 1921 s restored nickels on Ebay all went for 3 to 5 dollars a piece.
Earlier on, I purchased a few acid dated Buffalo keys to fill holes in my binder. I updated them as time went on. I see nothing wrong with buying them, but be prepared to replace them down the line. They really stick out like a sore thumb, and will get to you after a while (they did for me, anyway.)
What is the sellers' starting bid? Do you really want to spend your money on a problem coin you know you will have to replace later? I do not see any point to doing that. With some patience a nice affordable problem free piece will turn up eventually.