Buffalo Nickel, Looks Like An Error, Help Please!

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by APX78, Dec 30, 2020.

  1. APX78

    APX78 Well-Known Member

    I would appreciate any help with this coin.
    It looks like an error on the reverse side.
    Thanks!:) 1.jpg 2.jpg
     
    APX78, Dec 30, 2020
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  3. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    That's solder on the reverse -

    It was a button/pin/jewelry at one time.
     
    Fred Weinberg, Dec 30, 2020
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  4. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Everything unique on a coin isn't an error. It's estimated 99.99% of the time it's post-mint damage. And the reality is probably even higher than that.
     
    eddiespin, Dec 30, 2020
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  5. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    I do believe Fred hit it on the head. Being a 1936 coin in that condition, it wouldn't be worth much, so maybe try using a small torch to melt it just as an experiment?
     
    Mountain Man, Dec 30, 2020
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  6. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Worn as a pin. JMO . Honest Abe.jpg
     
    SensibleSal66, Dec 30, 2020
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  7. Robert Ransom

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  8. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Was harshly cleaned. Which supports the jewelry theory.
    1936 Philly is a common date. Without the cleaning and solder 25 cents.
    With the cleaning and solder 5 cents. This coin can be released into the wild.
     
    Michael K, Dec 30, 2020
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  9. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    That's true 99.44% of the time... :)
     
    Kentucky, Dec 30, 2020
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  10. APX78

    APX78 Well-Known Member

    Solder. That makes a lot of sense. I appreciate your help and comments.:)
     
    APX78, Dec 31, 2020
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  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    I've never seen a Buffalo and I've seen a lot of them, with legs that strong. More like a jewelry piece or a button in the past.
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 31, 2020
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