GTG 1914 S buffalo nickel

Lets try another buffalo nickel GTG this time an 1914 S
This time a little bit more information of the date and mm.
So by its mintage 3,470,000 its not a key or semi key date.
But finding a choice specimen can be a challange...examples can be all over the map,from very good to horrible!
Sharpness of design details weak 13%,typical 45% sharp 35%,full 7%
Luster and quality of....it varries from dull to deep and fosty and not nessary in relation to sharpness of details.
This specimen graded by pcgs. Also remember early buffalos had a different look...the coin surfaces weren't smooth like later dates....more so a pebble like finish .

 

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Once again I think the reverse outshines the obverse. Buffaloes are a total guess for me. MS64.

 

64, I think they knocked it for whatever is going on in the Indian's hair. Otherwise a solid coin, love that color.

 

One of the reasons ive been posting them.... they are different to get a handel on....of all US coinage this is to my mind set the only one that truly honors the Native Americans as well an animal that rulled the plains across this nation. I do believe that Americans in general had a love affair with this series.
As they were always one of this nations best designs coins.

 

That is toning which if held under a light give a total new look on this coins obv.

 

I was afraid it was a spot of sorts. Hopefully it isn't distracting in hand, the fields of that coin are too nice.

 

I only wish you could hold this slab and tilt it under light....omg its like a different coin. Reread the luster part on the 14 s

 

MS65

 

It's a nice looking Buff. I would call it a high end 63 shot 64. I think it would most likely bean as a 63. I can't put my finger on why I would call it a 63, something about it's look. I know the luster is different on these early buffalo's but this one seems to be on the glossy side, my guess is it's the glossiness of it that is holding it to a 63 rather than a more satiny luster in a higher end gem.

 

It's struck-up nice. I think if they're honest they'll call this MS65. This is a technical gem, IMHO.

 

So you can see that the 14 s is indeed a coin that can be a challange. The 1914 date hammered,Liberty soft strike, the reverse hammereed. The obv. Mute luster,the rev. Nice luster. Again a non key coin but the jumps in grade and value are that ....that a TPG do not want to give it the grade up.
Just another reason if your going to collect MS Buffalos you need to buy the book....books....its a fantistic series that was the perfect for a National proud of its native Americans and a national symbol.
I believe it was Ben Franklin who wanted the Turkey not the eagel to be the national symbol.
I personally like the buffalo.....they are a beautiful sight in the wild.

One other point look at the lower jaw and the neck area...notice how full the neck is as well the lower jaw line.
Unlike the 1919 this die wasn't reworked and details removed. The 1919 if you recall had a floating jaw from the refacing the die to remove the EPU clash.

 

65

 

I will wait until after dinner to post the slab, incase a few others wish to post a guess.

 

I might have gone 63 seeing just the obverse. The reverse is really nice. I'll guess 64.
I know I'm not a buff nickel grader. Though I like them and own a few.

 

64.

 

Oh I just ate so its time to post ....brb

 

Drumroll...

 

And the price of this date and grade have been steady at the price paid.

 

Eddie you need a bag of sweet feed after that?

 

So no one picked ms 62....I wish you guys were correct , I be in high cotton if your grades equated to value......postive cash flow.....