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I'm curious, is there such a thing as a 1916 D Buffalo 3 1/2 leg?



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  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,545 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Your coin was struck from worn dies (late die state) and includes a heavy clash that was reworked, taking out part of the inside feather on the Indian.

    I'm not so sure about your coin being a 3 1/2 leg, though. Your last picture shows a lot off attenuation, but previous pictures show more of the leg.

    It is quite possible that the leg is the result of the die becoming worn and overused. This was common with branch mints.

    There is no record of a 1916-D 3 1/2 leg Buff.

    Pete

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  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I list it in my book on the abraded die stuff. Here's a couple of pics. The best coins are from very advanced die state dies, where additional die abrasion apparently occurred. Some collectors of the 3 1/2 legged coins accept this date and others do not. It is a borderline example of the variety. It is best seen when compared to a "normal" '16-D, where the difference is quite noticeable.


    I don't believe your coin is the variety.

  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,545 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks Ron. I missed that one. I hope the comments helped. Welcome to the Boards.

    Pete

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  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yer welcome, Pete! Here's a comparison of the variety vs a "normal" coin-


  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the US Coin forum!

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2coinornot2coin .....Welcome aboard.... Nice pictures... Cheers, RickO

  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes-welcome!

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    Hello @2coinornot2coin and welcome

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    Great introductory post. Welcome.

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,055 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Doesn’t the 31/2 legged16-d have a tail on one of the number in the date, Ron?

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,055 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 27, 2018 10:04PM

    @koynekwest said:
    I list it in my book on the abraded die stuff. Here's a couple of pics. The best coins are from very advanced die state dies, where additional die abrasion apparently occurred. Some collectors of the 3 1/2 legged coins accept this date and others do not. It is a borderline example of the variety. It is best seen when compared to a "normal" '16-D, where the difference is quite noticeable.


    I don't believe your coin is the variety.

    Yes welcome aboard. I’m sorry I got wrapped up in the coin to mention welcome. You’ve come to the right place to get the answers. Our man, Ron, knows about everything there in to knows about the abraided buffalo nickels varieties.
    Ron ole buddy. Can you answer my question above about the date.
    Happy hunting, Joe

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,055 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes I do believe you have one here. The tail is on the second 1 in the date if I remember correctly. I see it on your Buff.

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  • ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't know much about Buff but I welcome you with open arms :)

  • 2coinornot2coin2coinornot2coin Posts: 3 ✭

    thank you all so very much! I am indeed feeling welcomed and appreciate you all! So, should I send the Buff to PCGS to get the FS-901 ?

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  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can post an image of the obv, Joe. The designer's initial is also missing on this one.

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  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome @2coinornot2coin .
    It's great to have you here.
    (Especially since you're into varieties.) B)

  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,553 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the forums! Great way to start!

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    welcome to the forums :)

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