Some of you might know about this variety, but for those of you that don't here is a link to this buffalo variety.http://www.coinworld.com/news/081604/bw_0816.asp Bruce.
The "Two Feather" is a very fun variety to collect as it does span most years in the series. I enjoy cherrypicking for this variety as there are a lot of folks who are unaware of it. You can even find them in dealers stock and cherry them on ebay with some pationce, just be careful about over bidding when you do find one, its easy to get carried away in the excitement of the find as you will "get attached" because you spent so long looking for it!!! Watch for examples in XF or better, I rarely see these. Also be aware when cherrypicking online that some photos will make a coin appear like a two feather variety when it is not depending on the angle... Hopefully the seller offers multiple angles/photos in the auction to easily identify the coin, if not, possibly confirm the variety by requesting multiple photos from the seller by email. Just my nickels worth and some food for thought!
dak: Good suggestions & information. Thanks. I have been searching, off and on for years, although I rarely find any.
Does anyone else find it odd that some varieties realize huge sale prices when, low and behold another is underappreciated? Case: 1937 D Three Legged Buffalo was a result of overpolished/abraided die Sells for $1K or better in VF or better 2 Feather Variety (Various Dates) Was also a result of overpolished/abraided die Yet it has never caught on in mainstream collecting and seldom sees high prices unless it is in AU or better.... I would guess it comes down to marketing by dealers and publications and that ol three legged buff got the better bounce of the ball. Just makes me wonder, Thats all! -Daniel
