1918/7-D Overdate Buffalo Nickel? Please Advise!

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by InGodWeTrustCoins, May 1, 2016.

  1. What do you guys/gals think?

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  3. Hommer

    Hommer Curator of Semi Precious Coinage

    I think, I'm not convinced of the over date, but could be convinced he is a cancer survivor.
     
  4. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    Don't think it's a over date. Kinda looks worn & somebody tried something with it
     
  5. The top of the 8 looks flat...
     
  6. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    It's not. The inside loops of the 8 would show the tell tale pick up. The loop openings would have a very flat edge and look very offset from each other. The loop openings on yours are like they should be, centered over each other. Compare to the photo below.

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  7. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    Assuming that there was only one reverse die (which seems to be the case from a quick check at Heritage), your coin is not the 1918/7. Here is the 1918/7 reverse MM.

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  8. Stevearino

    Stevearino Well-Known Member

    Thanks @jtlee321, the obverse photo is very helpful. I'm not sure, though, what you have indicated with the reverse mint mark: is it that the OP coin shows a slight tilt to the right and the correct 18/17 shows a slight tilt to the left?

    Steve
     
  9. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    There a few diagnostics for these coins; however most are missing due to wear on your coin. It does look like the bottom hole in the "8" is the correct shape.

    So I suggest this. Send the coin in to a TPGS ONLY if there is a very slight rotation of the dies. That is one of the diagnostics for these nickels.

    If this turns out to be genuine, it appears to have a die break over the date and across the braid. I have never seen this on a genuine overdate. While one diagnostic on some of these is a die break into the cheek from the braid, it is higher on the genuine (in a worn area of your coin so no help).

    PS: If I saw this coin for sale, I would jump on it RAW!

    EDIT: :facepalm: BUT NOT if being sold as an overdate unless it were certified!

    Hi Steve!:watching:
     
    Last edited: May 1, 2016
  10. fish4uinmd

    fish4uinmd Well-Known Member

  11. I have already bought it.
     
  12. fish4uinmd

    fish4uinmd Well-Known Member

  13. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    Is it rotated?
     
  14. anderspud

    anderspud Active Member

    I'm one of the ignorant who think the Indian isn't wearing any date.
     
  15. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    Most likely genuine if only slight rotation. Worth having graded!
     
  16. Do you know what the variety number is for this coin (if it is a 1918/7-D)?

    Thanks in advance
     
  17. I sent it off to ANACS! It should get there Friday!
     
  18. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank


    good luck, they are great with varieties.
     
  19. Mickey in PDX

    Mickey in PDX Active Member

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