Unc 1913 type 1 Buffalo Opinions

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by hamman88, Apr 20, 2007.

  1. hamman88

    hamman88 Spare some change, sir?

    This is the most exspensive coin I've bought to date. I got it for $40 on Ebay and I was hoping you guys could give me an opinion on the grade and if I got a deal or not. The obverse has a colorful tone if you look at it tilted 45 degrees or more but the sheen is more dull than the back, the reverse is very sharp and shiney with more detail than i've ever seen on one of these.
     

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  3. Indianhead65

    Indianhead65 Well-Known Member

    Thats a very nice type 1 buffalo nickel hamman.
     
  4. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    I hate to say it, but I believe there is rub on the reverse, which in my mind would limit the grade to au-58. The picture may simply be overexposed.
     
  5. hamman88

    hamman88 Spare some change, sir?

    I sharpened the image,that might of effected it.
     
  6. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    It definitely could play a factor. I really enjoy type one buffaloes, much more so than the type 2, which unfortunately, is all coins after 1913, and even some dated 1913.
     
  7. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Wow, that is a nice one. I don't think I see wear there, but could be anywhere from AU58 to a 62 IMO. Very nice coin. :thumb:

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  8. Doug21

    Doug21 Coin Hoarder

    looks AU-58 to me, and a bit high at $40, I'd rather be $30 into it. I often prefer an AU-58 to an MS-60.
     
  9. Shortgapbob

    Shortgapbob Emerging Numismatist

    It is a very nice coin, but unfortunately it is a circulated example. If you look closely at the reverse, you will see a few areas on the buffalo (especially near the tail) where the luster breaks. These flat spots are wear. There are also a few flat spots were the luster breaks on the Indian on the obverse.

    I would put the coin at AU-55, possibly a 58. Its a nice piece to add to the collection, put the price was a little high for the grade. Hope this helps.
     
  10. hamman88

    hamman88 Spare some change, sir?

    It was advertised as a 65 :(
     
  11. hamman88

    hamman88 Spare some change, sir?

    I took a good look at the coin and unlike the pic, the luster is broken nowhere
     
  12. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    I think it is ms poss as high as 63, but it is a weak strike. The poor definition around the horn, and the idians hair dow it for me. btw, there are far too many bag marks on the indian for the coin to go 65 imo.
     
  13. hamman88

    hamman88 Spare some change, sir?

    Yes, I agree there is quite a few bag marks.
     
  14. DJCoinz

    DJCoinz Majored in Morganology

    That's a nice buffalo :thumb: . I'd say it is a strong MS63. Nice grab!
     
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