Which Buffalo would you choose: part III -- some more BluCC photos

Two more Buffalos (thanks again to Todd for the great photos). I would suggest you try to set aside the assigned grades (and green bean) and pick one over the other and why.
First the 27-S:


And now the 28-D:



Thanks as always for any comments.

 

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I'd go with the 28D it's so much stronger in strike. Both are beautiful coins and great photographs. It's just that the detail on the 28D is outstanding.

 

They are both striking coins. I will go with the 28-D due to eye-appeal (deeper golden tone). TC

 

I'm going to choose the 28-D for overall appearance, it's a BEAUTIFUL coin.. although i do like the reverse of the 27-S better than the 28-D.

we could find a coin doctor and make it a 28-S! :goofer:

 

Yep - easily the 28-D because of the golden toning.

 

I'm going to be the odd-ball and say the '27-S. I'm a sucker for S coins though..

 

I actually think this is a lot closer than most of you (other than Lincolncent) think. Consider the following:
1. the 27-S is a much rarer coin in high grades. PCGS has graded only 20 27-S Buffalos in MS65 and none higher. By contrast, there are 315 28-D's in 65 and 35 in 66 (including this one).
2. the 27-S has a hint of rainbow toning at the edges but it is not readily apparent here. Todd found this coin difficult to image (the rainbow toning is best picked up by tilting the coin). The 28-D has a nice golden tone but no rainbow.
3. the 27-S actually has a better strike north and west of the buffalo horn, a critical reverse location for strike.

In the end, the better obverse strike on the 28-D maybe wins the day, but to me, it is not as straightforward as it was for many of you.

Thanks as always for the comments.:thumb:

 

I'd go with the 1928 hands down. The strike is vastly superior and the toning is beautiful...no contest IMHO.

 

I dunno jack from squat, but as a layman I'd grab the second one. It looks neato.

 

I agree with art. The 28D is nice and great toning.

 

28-D. killer. enough said.

 

27 because i like the purple ring

 

I prefer the '27-S.

I feel it has a nicer color - not more color, but it has subtle rainbow shades. I like subtlety. Also, the 27-S toning is much more even; the 28-D is a bit blotchy for my taste.

Further, the "E PLURIBUS UNUM" is sharper, which suggests the 27-S is an earlier die state. Also, the letters in LIBERTY are sharper on the 27-S, particularly the "Y". On the 28-D, it's starting to stretch toward the rim - telltale of later die state.

They're both wonderful coins. I'm sure you enjoy them.

 

I'll go with the 28 but both are very nice indeed.

 

I guess I will be an odd ball as well. I like the 1927 cause it looks like it has more luster. Hard choice for sure as both of these look really amazing!

 

These two posts, like many others, gave me an opportunity to learn about looking at both sides with a critical eye. Thanks for posting the topic!
I appreciate coinage for the artwork, the skill of the engraver and the mechanical press output. Both coins are really outstanding!
I have no idea of the intrinsic value or future market value, so I will select the 27 S - I just like it!

 

I like the colors and look of the 27-S myself.

 

28 all the way - the other one is nice, but has some spots that draw the eyes and therefore is way down on my list.

Speedy