1937 buffalo nickel: any ideas on grade, value, and if I should send it to be graded?

I have a 1937 Philadelphia mint buffalo nickel that I am considering sending to ANACS. It appears to be a high MS grade. Maybe very choice uncirculated? It is sharply struck with original luster, minimal imperfections, and a pleasing eye appeal under bright light. Any ideas on grade, value, and if I should send it to ANACS? It will cost me $19 plus a $24 return shipping fee to have it graded and encapsulated.

 

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I don't think it would grade high enough to warrant the cost of grading.
It's a nice one, though.

 

Even if the coin hasn't been cleaned (I can't be sure from these pictures), I see quite a lot of hits in the fields, and what looks like wear on the high points. DEFINITELY not worth spending the money to have it graded.

Now, if it had a D on the reverse instead of that fourth leg...

 

I'm pretty sure it hasn't been cleaned. (If it has been, it it was dipped to make it look mint) There are no severe hairlines visible and it has its original luster, but it would probably be a better idea to just buy a buffalo nickel graded ms64 or 65 and already encapsulated.

 

Do you want to invest another $20+ into this coin? 1937 is very common even in higher grades.

 

I wouldn’t send it in for grading. But I would stick it in an Air-Tite capsule. It’s really a pretty nice coin.

 

Unless it was acquired in a mint roll, for face value I would hold on to my money. It shows signs of circulation.

 

Yes send it in and see what they cum up with. You dont know whats it worth until you get unbiased opinion and learn for future purchase so send it in.

 

Generally, if you want a slabbed $50 coin, it's better to buy one already certified. Let someone else pay the grading fees.

 

You haven't been here for a whole day and already you're giving (bad)
advice?
You have lots to learn.

BTW, every opinion given here on this coin has been unbiased.
Sending this coin for grading will absolutely result in a net loss for the OP.

 

Probably works for ANACS. I mean, come on, they have to eat too

 

It used to be that the vaunted TPG services would buy back anything they graded at the value of the grade they assigned. They ate many over graded coins. I haven't heard that argument made lately. I have lived long enough to watch TPG "experts" physically destroy millions of dollars in collectibles due to their ignorance. Why they were not ruined by the lawsuits I'll never understand. I recommend TPG for one purpose only. That is for certifying that rare coins are genuine. The cheapest of the top tier is ANACS unless I'm misinformed. Even then you have to buy the coin not the slab because the counterfeiters are selling fake coins in fake slabs. Good Luck.

 

Nice coin but I would buy an already slabbed and graded '37 rather than spend the money and time for TPG to tell you what you're hearing here.

 

Currently at $28 bucks https://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-NGC-B...049922?hash=item441f8c13c2:g:JdQAAOSwc~5bEDQ7

MS65s are going for about what you'd pay to certify yours (~$60) and are, frankly, in much better condition.

 

Thanks everyone for your help. I've decided not to pay to have it certified. Instead, I will buy an already certified gem uncirculated buffalo nickel and put mine in an air-tite holder. Any ideas on the actual grade and value though?

 

Grade = MS- 60 per Pic. Value $ 8- 10 Very nice coin