This is my first real attempt to take some macro pictures with some great detail and post it to this site. Should my photos come out well and display my coins the way I'd like I will post more of my collection for your viewing pleasure. If any of you photo guys or girls have any suggestions on how I can take better photos just drop me a PM. All that said, here is a 1935 buffalo I picked up in Hawaii about 6 or 7 years ago for the grand sum of $1. I was quite pleased with the lamination error. Please let me know your thoughts on the grade and current price trends if you wish.
I only looked at your first photo but saw horizontal scratchmarks on his hair. It the coin has been cleaned sometimes in the past then it renders the coin damaged. I am only a novice.
I do beleive the scratch marks were in all probability caused by the bin it was in loose with other coins some in flips some in cardboard 2x2s some loose, probably staple contact or cardboard abrasions
bq: I have to say that, in spite of the fact that laminations on Buffalos are common, that is one massive lamination, and quite nice.
Yes, since the unaffected area is much higher than the Lamination (Error) peel away, the design elements would normally be protected! It is still amazing that such a large area (which is probably about 3/16's inch in width and runs across the entire face of the coin from below the top of the Buffalo's head to it's nose and extends EastSoutheast across the shoulders and upper front legs and on across the rear legs) of the detail shows after the Lamination peel. Although the Buffalo shows a Full Horn, there appears to be enough wear of the Indian's hair and cheek and the Buffalo's shoulder and rear flanks to bring the grade down to a VF-20! However, it is still a nice coin with a really nice, strong Lamination Error and one that many Collectors would be honored to own! Thanks for sharing it with us! Frank
