Buffalo nickle

I know these are worth a little, i guess my question for this one is it worth sending into get graded or just keep it put away..

 

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Not worth certification i would say a dime max but its still a nice piece of history.

 

Dateless buffs aren't worth much of anything over face value.
You could have some fun finding out what the date is if you wanted to do a little science experiment.

 

I'm not against science experiments, how would I go about doing it, without hurting the coin..

 

definitely not conversation piece. Stay at it

 

Hi Megan and welcome to the forum.... When they are circulated to the point that the date is worn off they aren’t worth grading. Still is a wonderful piece of history though!

 

Not worth much - they minted a lot that year!

 

Well in this case the coin will be "damaged" though honestly, it already basically is since you can't read the date and it's so worn down.
If you want, make a little bowl with some white vinegar and a bit of salt. Mix until the salt crystals are gone and then plop your nickel in. Give it a few hours and check. The mixture will etch out the details and after a while you should be able to make out the date.
I do this with my dateless buffs since I'd rather have a coin with a date than a blank.

 

How can you see it i think I can make it out is it a 1929D?

 

You can also use a chemical called Nik-A-Date. It's like an acid, and it does damage the coin.

 

Question: Would the TPGs decline to grade coins without dates? (Except for ancients of course.) Do they just return them then?

 

Its not dateless zoom in and im pretty sure the last digit is a 9 and with a D mm its either a 1919D or a 1929D.

 

Mabey I'm not seeing it ok then goodnight.

 

Thanks. Sorry - one follow-up please. If the TPGs return your submission, do they keep your money still? (I've never submitted anything before.... Nothing worth submitting. LOL.)

 

For the cost of getting it graded you can buy one already slabbed at a fair price.. Not worth sending it.