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WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THIS BUFFALO ? 1919 MS63
Conan
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THIS 1919 BUFFALO MS63 JUST SOLD THIS WEEK FOR JUST UNDER $2,500. - HERITAGE AUCTION 131434 LOT 27639
ANY COMMENTS OR IDEA WHY THIS IS PARTICULAR COIN IS WORTH THAT MUCH?
ANY COMMENTS OR IDEA WHY THIS IS PARTICULAR COIN IS WORTH THAT MUCH?
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But, no clue
BHNC #203
Well, the strike is exceptional although many 1919-P's are very well struck...
The designer's initial (Fraser) is clearly visible...
There is no significant die rotation...
There's a large die crack running across the Indian's face although there should be no premium for that...
There's quite a bit of die abrasion under the Indian's chin, across the forehead/nose area, and across the Buffalo's back although nothing worth a premium...
I don't see an extra leg...
There's zero evidence of a mint mark...
The missing feather tip is all I can think of although I don't believe this qualifies as a true 2-feather variety.
This coin looks better than a 63, but $2,500 makes no sense at all.
I went to the actual auction page to confirm that the slab wasn't incorrectly labeled (i.e. 1919-D, 1919-S, etc). My only guess is that the two highest bidders failed to look at the extreme close-up image as provided by the OP. Without zooming in, the coin looks every bit like the traditional 2-feather variety.
<< <i>I went to the actual auction page to confirm that the slab wasn't incorrectly labeled (i.e. 1919-D, 1919-S, etc). My only guess is that the two highest bidders failed to look at the extreme close-up image as provided by the OP. Without zooming in, the coin looks every bit like the traditional 2-feather variety. >>
That's a good guess. I suspect you are right.
Either that, or there is an O/CC mintmark we are missing.
Anyway, looks well struck for an abraded die nickel.
I like it.
Here's one that looks much like the OP's and sold for well over $5k.
Lance.
Leo
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Already entertaining, sorry, PROACTIVELY entertaining offers. Anyone think this will proactively be sold???
edited to add....Given the attributed one shown, is it possible this COULD get the attribution???
<< <i>This item's Owner is proactively entertaining Offers.
Already entertaining, sorry, PROACTIVELY entertaining offers. Anyone think this will proactively be sold???
edited to add....Given the attributed one shown, is it possible this COULD get the attribution??? >>
I sent a 17-D in last year with less showing than this 1919. I got no 2 Feather label and PCGS even added a note to the grading saying some of the third feather was showing and thus not a true 2 feather. In the past it seems some questionable 2 feathers have been attributed. I don't believe it will happen on this one. Pure speculation of course.
<< <i>Besides the 2½ feathers, there's something else unusual about this coin. Let's see if anyone else besides me can figure it out. >>
Still waiting for the answer from you?
<< <i>semi-floating head variety. >>
I'm with you . . . Looks like the Chief was nearly beheaded ! ! !
HH
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<< <i>Besides the 2½ feathers, there's something else unusual about this coin. Let's see if anyone else besides me can figure it out. >>
Still waiting for the answer from you? >>
I'm waiting as well.
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<< <i>Besides the 2½ feathers, there's something else unusual about this coin. Let's see if anyone else besides me can figure it out. >>
Still waiting for the answer from you? >>
I'm waiting as well. >>
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Maybe someone thought it was a proof.
Looks like a 2 and 1/2 feather abraded die variety to me.
What gives?
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in the middle of the hair detail.. .
<< <i>Guess the OP could not find anything "unique" about it to tell us. >>
Ok well guess I have to +1 that! Is he teasing us, are we on the fish hook and do not notice it pulling at our lip?
<< <i>Guess the OP could not find anything "unique" about it to tell us. >>
The OP had no idea why the coin brought such a high price. He was hoping someone else could say.
<< <i>I'm most surprised by the die erosion in the middle of the hair detail. >>
Die erosion in this area does appear from time to time with this series.
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Die erosion in this area does appear from time to time with this series. >>
Thanks for the info.
My experience with buffalos is largly confined to worn and well worn specimens.
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Die erosion in this area does appear from time to time with this series. >>
Thanks for the info.
My experience with buffalos is largly confined to worn and well worn specimens. >>
Except in severe cases, it would be difficult to identify erosion on a worn piece.
<< <i>I have never herd of this variety until now. >>
LOL. Was that intentional?
Lance.
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<< <i>I have never herd of this variety until now. >>
LOL. Was that intentional?
Lance. >>
I hope you no it was.
<< <i>Besides the 2½ feathers, there's something else unusual about this coin. Let's see if anyone else besides me can figure it out. >>
Possibly some clash activity behind rear buf's leg of 1/2 feather?
Toadd; and on the neck.
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Possibly valued the coin as a Miss Aligned Die error...MAD.
On the Obv, the rim below the date seems to disappear.
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