Restored Bufalo's

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mojavedave, Sep 4, 2014.

  1. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    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!!
     

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  3. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Decent restoration, not sure of value
     
  4. MadMartigan

    MadMartigan Active Member

    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.
     
  5. bkozak33

    bkozak33 Collector

    for 4 or 5 bucks, why not.
     
  6. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    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
     
  7. bkozak33

    bkozak33 Collector

    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.
     
  8. bkozak33

    bkozak33 Collector

    Yes they would bodybag it, since its damaged.
     
  9. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I'd buy an acid dated 16/16. Other than that one date, I'd probably pass on everything else.
     
  10. harris498

    harris498 Accumulator

    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.)
     
  11. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Shy away from such things.........
     
  12. Ed Sims

    Ed Sims Well-Known Member

    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.
     
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  13. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Thanks Guys, Point taken.
     
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