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A pretty 13-s type 1 buffalo nickel I purchased..

crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I picked this one up off e-Bay. The story is....I was looking over a few buffs when this one popped up outta the blue. Here's the sellers images....

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I was looking them over when I saw a tad of toning I think on the reverse of this one. The seller was asking $100. below the book value for this one and no mention of any toning or color. Most of you know I have a weakness for the type 1 Buffs so I took a chance and paid his asking price thinking this coin might just be a bit nicer than the sellers scans. Here's what came in the mail.

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I had a feeling it would be a bit better than the sellers images but not this nice. Yes, I can see it's not hammered but still very well struck for an "S" type 1. I think it's very attractive and I'm super happy with the deal I got. Comments are always welcome & you can take a stab at the grade if you wish. Housed in a ngc holder.
Thanks for looking and happy hunting. Joe
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

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  • SoCalBigMarkSoCalBigMark Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    YOU SUCK!
  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>YOU SUCK! >>



    image Thank you.
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • lostincoinslostincoins Posts: 4,278 ✭
    I agree Joe YOU SUCK!

    Now what a nice pick up and could you tell me what is happening by the rear leg and rim?
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,432 ✭✭✭
    sweet example here
    i love how images can hide sweet stuff
    the color is just enough to bring that "it's all mine" smile on subtle neon pinks and greens...nice...very nice
    i love the strike doubling on top of obverse too

    nice lil addition i say...congrats
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Also if ya notice this is a strong "Whisker" variety, super strong clashing under the Indian's chin. Which in turn created what some call a "Broken Back" variety on the reverse.
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,697 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice!

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  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A very pretty coin!
  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    HOLY GUACAMOLE. image

    I love when that happens! Which isn't too often..

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  • MarkInDavisMarkInDavis Posts: 1,721 ✭✭✭✭
    Wow!
    image Respectfully, Mark
  • luckybucksluckybucks Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭
    Stunning. image
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beautiful Buffs Joe!image
  • FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,246 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have been pleasantly surprised before but not that pleasantly surprised.
    Nice looking coin.
  • winkywinky Posts: 1,671 ✭
    Beautiful Buffalo and strike.image
  • robecrobec Posts: 6,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gorgeous Joe!!

    Way to read those photos and god bless scans.

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  • ponderitponderit Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gorgeous x 2 Joe!
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  • OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Another winner. Love the colors.
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  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,538 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beauuutiful!image

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks to all. For what it's worth it's a 64 and looks better than any image I can get of it.
    Take care, Joe
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • spoilrspoilr Posts: 122 ✭
    WOW!
    This pc. has got something going on all the way around the clock on both sides.
    And beautiful toning to boot.
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  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ...Very nice examples! image Do I see a bit of MD on the "9" of the first Buff? image
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  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,503 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pretty coin and excellent "read".
    Toned Franklins

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  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,286 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good eye Joe!
  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,852 ✭✭✭
    Great score on the Buff. Love the color. image


    Mike
  • ConanConan Posts: 161
    very nice Buffalos - great job!
  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What a pleasant surprise that must have been.
    Good for you and congratulations. Beautiful.

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  • buffnutbuffnut Posts: 933
    Nice score! I have a weakness for colorful buffs.

    Congrats! image
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