That was a strike issue. It follows the same as the tail area of the coin. They changed the design to help with the metal flow.
I would call it in the slider range. Another soak in distilled water will help with some of the darker areas. I haven't even had the time to...
The coin really does have an amazing strike.
Thats a nice looking Buffalo there @Razz The tail is a reference towards the strike, but just like the horn it is also one of the first points...
I don't know, I like to gamble on these ones. In hand the coin presents itself well.
Nice luster on the golden one.
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So, a split tail and full horn Buffalo can now grade XF? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Not to mention the texture on a Buffalo is what makes them Iconic.
It all depends on how many trial strikes were made. Let's see the coin @cpm9ball , Um, Medal.
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I voted MS64. A weak obverse with minor luster grazes.
Cool clash Larry!
There is some copper streaking on the surface's, a few copper spots, carbon spots, and still some dirt. If some folks are calling the toning...
Just wondering where is the coin corroded?
Feeder finger damage would be copied from one strike to another, or until the die gets polished. The lines are parallel and do not fit the same...
Here is a reference describing all the different types of Machine Doubling. https://www.error-ref.com/?s=Machine+doubling
[IMG] The mark across the pillars is a bag mark. The two marks in the window and doorway are made from a feeder finger. I don't see the DDR.
What grade would you give this Buffalo. @dedrikski thread the other day brought up the thought that we haven't had many threads lately about how...
You have much to learn GrassHopper. [MEDIA]
@alurid AAAH! the good ole fashioned debate of error VS variety. A Variety happens in the die making process, an Error happens in the striking...
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