Choose the Better Buffalo (23-S or 27-D) -- Photos by Todd

Todd at BluCC has done a great job of imaging a portion of my collection over the last few months (also check out the amazing photos he took of a major collection of IHC's for Rick Snow).

I paste in a 1923-S Buffalo and a 1927-D Buffalo, both PCGS MS65. Which do you like better and why? As always, thanks for the comments. It is always interesting to see others' thoughts.

First, the 23-S:



And the 27-D:

 

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Love them both! The golden toning is superb and both are well struck. Sorry, I cannot choose between them.

 

Personally, I think the 23-S should have graded higher. Thats a fully graded 65 and I can't see why it did not make a 66.

 

Tough call; overall, I like the 23-S better. I love that champagne-gold color in Buffalos. That was the tie breaker for me.

On both coins, it seemed there was some muddiness in E PLURIBUS UNUM; I couldn't tell if that was worn dies, soft strike, or it was slightly out of focus.

In any case, they're both nice. Congrats !

 

I like the '23-S, imo, the light toning gives it great eye appeal. Nice coins!

 

IMHO, the 23-S is a much better strike than the 27-D.

 

I think the 23-S as well, but if you notice it is also the one with the CAC sticker.

 

The 23 S

There is just more to it, plus any "S" find was enjoyable in my neck of the woods.

Both beautiful. Thanks for sharing.:hug:

 

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I agree​

The 23 S looks like it has a line running through the Chief's lips. Could this have kept it from a 66?

Both beautiful coins!​

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Like just about everyone else, I prefer the 23-S, though it is a close call. The coloration on it is just enough to push it above the 27-D. Either way, you've got some lovely coins!

 

23-S for strike and toning! Both are wonderful.

 

I think it's unanimous! The 23-S is my preference. It looks to have a better strike, and S-mint Buffaloes from the 20's are as good as it gets!

 

Cant make up my mind! I like them both!!

 

I can't pick...both great.

 

Really liking that 23-S though both are great, with huge eye appeal.
I'm also curious about the rim on the reverse of the 27-D above "AMERICA" missing? off-center? cut-off in pics by the slab?

 

The 23-s seems to have the ty in liberty and also part of the US logo running into the rims, on bust halves that is a sign of die wear, but I also see a bit more detail in the chief and the buffalo then in the 27d, also the tail on the 27 d seems to be overlapping the rim, and the rim looks finned about 1-3 oclock, Not an expert on these, I only have 5 or 6 of them in the collection. I sold a few at work for a dollar each, oddly enough the guys at work snatched them up.

 

If I was forced to chose, I would go with the 1923-S. It has a really neat golden toning, slightly more detail on both the obverse and reverse and the extra appeal of being minted in San Francisco.

 

Panther is right they are both beautifuf , but I'll go with the '23-S , the color is great and it's better struck ,IMO , then the '27-D .
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Both are nice coins, but the 23-S looks nicer to me. I love the toning on it.

 

23s!

I am going with the crowd here - I love the 23S. The toning is spectacular. What great photos -- nice enough to frame and matte for an office. Thanks for sharing them. They do make my buffalos look like cows! LOL!