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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;brickhouse, post: 951775, member: 26675&quot;]Well I have to come to the defense of black-dog7315 on this one!&nbsp; I will tell you that I have specialized in buffaloes for over 30yrs.&nbsp; The example here is no doubt a 26 D 3 1/2 leg with all the die markers of an abraded die obverse and reverse.&nbsp; Good job on the cherry pick!&nbsp; On the obverse it reflects clearly a very weak designer initial as well as a detached or 2 1/2 feather.&nbsp; The reverse shows clearly the die clash in the motto along with the weak front right leg.&nbsp; The coin likely would grade a VF 30/35 minimum, I would say it,s pushing the EF40.&nbsp; The 1926 D is notorious for being flatly struck.&nbsp; Full strike examples are very, very rare and would command a premium.&nbsp; Some coins though can be found with a sharp strike, as this example appears to have about as well as you will find for this particular date.&nbsp; Notice the light strike at the braid ribbon and slightly above, along with a lightness of detail on the fur details on the bison,s head and shoulder.&nbsp; There is obvious light wear on the coin, but not enough to override the slight flatness of the strike.&nbsp; The 26 D 3 1/2 leg is not a well known abraded die variety, but I,m sure that with the increase in the abraded die interest with the buffalo series it will begin to get more press with time.&nbsp; Also of note is that the designer initial being nearly nonexistent as well as 2 feather, 2 1/2, 1/4 3 leg, 3 1/2 leg in varying degrease of weakness is not a cause of weak strikes or worn out dies.&nbsp; These are examples of over polishing of the dies in an attempt to remove die clashes.&nbsp; The slight corrosion on the coin may be reflected as environmental damage on 3rd party grading, but that is a chance one would have to take.&nbsp; Upon encapsulation this would cease to impact the state of the coin as far as continuing to erode.&nbsp; I can tell you that if this coin were just a 26 D and not the 3 1/2 leg die state, it would likely fetch between $100-$150 dollars depending on the grade.&nbsp; It&#039;s a nice coin and you are lucky to have it.&nbsp; Good job.&nbsp; I have never posted before on any blog, I do enjoy reading them as I find some interesting evaluations and comments made.&nbsp; I am frequently consulted on buffalo nickels, I guess when you specialize in one particular series it makes life easier when it comes too educating ones self. Should any of you have an interest in buffalo nickels I would suggest you pick up the latest edition (11th) of Buffalo Nickels The Abraded Die Varieties.&nbsp; By the way, just released on July 16th.&nbsp; Take a look on page 104 and get back to me if you have any questions![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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