1913 Buffalo Nickel

Hi,

What do you all think of this 1913 Buffalo? It's got some patina, discoloration, or whatever the appropriate term is, but it seems to still have a lot of detail. I'm curious as to how it would grade and what you all think it's worth.

 

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It's a nice Var 1! VF to EF

 

agreed

 

I’d give it a full XF 40.

 

No expert, but looks XF 40 to me.

 

Nice and I agree.

 

I find the background and color very distracting. I would like to see the coin on a neutral background, with better lighting, and cropped so just the coin shows. Based on your photographs, it was a very strong strike and I'd push it into the AU grade, but would need better photos before committing to it.

 

Agreed. She's a nice original example of the Type 1.

 

very nice

 

Updated photos attached. I don’t have a really good lighting system, meaning I don’t have one at all. Used a headlamp for these, but hopefully they’re better for assessment than the previous..

 

Very distracting background. Solid black or white would complement the coin better.

Nice strong strike. I like it. I'm thinking it could go 45.

 

I'd say XF. Not sure on the value though.

 

It's XF and worth about $15 wholesale.