1938-D buff Nickel, MS or AU ?

Another Tuesday at the coin shop, nothing exciting, although I always feel obligated to buy something, so I did. He had this buff nickel, seems like a weaker strike but has a nice gold tone to it. Payed $12 for it, probably overpaid but who cares, looks good to me and like I said, i couldn't walk out with nothing! And of course, i'm always open to grading comments, thanks.









-Josh

 

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Looks MS to me and I'm not so sure you overpaid either.

 

I don't really know how to grade these, but I know that you did okay with the price. Nice pick-up! :thumb:

 

It looks MS to me , and you didn't overpay .
rzage

 

Can't really say - the couple of spots where you might see a touch of wear have some glare on them. To me it really does not matter cause I like that way that coin looks. I suspect AU, but looks MS to me. Nice coin no matter what.

 

got some different photos that show details better without the tone.










-Josh

 

Oh yeah that picture really shows that there is not wear on the cheek. MS all the way. Good buy.

 

It is really enjoyable to view the pics. Really nice 70 year old bufflo. Have to agree with others that posted - MS grade for sure and don't feel in any way that you paid to much --- not at all.

 

How about a close up on the MM.
There are a number of nice RPMS, and a couple of D/S.

Nice looks unc.

 

i would say the reverse seems to be ok in the horn area, but I do see wear on the bisons hair areas ,the obverse has some wear by the pics ,and i would say about one half of it's mint luster is left

I don't think the pic is capturing whatever luster is left on the coin and I do think there is luster left on this coin that;s why i go with a AU 55 to 58



Jazz

 

One of the first places to show wear on a buffalo nickel is the back hip/knee area which does look to have a little rub on it though I think I would have to see it in person to make the final decision.

My 1938-D/D is MS-60+ and has a weaker strike so I actually went through the same thing you are going through trying to look for worn details that just weren't there.

 

I thought for sure it was gold plated or something at first, but I guess not! Geeze, crazy toning!

 

I would call it AU since I seem to see wear on the hip.

 

Nice Au 1938-D Buffalo!!!!

 

1938-d.......................................

.............put me in the AU camp.

 

Either way a nice coin at a great price , what could be nicer ?
rzage

 

1938-D Buff

Really wish I could find a Buffalo in this great condition and at that price ? Never happen. I would grade it MS for sure with that great horn.

Is that a gold plating or actual toneing ?

 

Looks AU to me. :kewl:

 

well, I think I finally know how to take pictures now! Here is one that actually shows the tone of the coin. Its not as "gold" as the first picture.