Found it in a mint set, The rest of the coins were blast white. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Just misses 5fs. IMO
Really nice surfaces on that on MrWease.
For reference here is a long time stored 13 that I found in an old 2x2. What grade would you give this one? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The coin has...
Not to change the subject, I am in the middle of some mint bags of cents, The marks I see on the high points look just like the bag marks I am...
Since I buy only in hand, and usually raw. AU coins are the majority of my collection. AU's need a comeback. I buy nearly everyone that I find.
Thanks, just went in for another soak. Some of the tight areas next to the rim, need extra attention.
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.
Another Buffalo, pretty weak but there. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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?
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