1927s counterfeit buffalo nickel -- from eBay

BUFFNIXX

Any one out there ever run across this 1927s false piece buffalo nickel? Got it off of eBay

BUFFNIXX

Looks like the more common 1916s probably made by the same “mint technician”.

Koinicker

Nope - never seen an example...until now.

What are the pick-up-points to ID this one in the future?

YQQ

for those us who are from the "dark side", what are the markers to recognize these?
to me it looks like a 1927 buffalo nickel who has seen better days.

BuffaloIronTail

@YQQ said:
for those us who are from the "dark side", what are the markers to recognize these?
to me it looks like a 1927 buffalo nickel who has seen better days.

One of the things to look at: The plain that the Buffalo is standing on does not go all the way to the rim on both sides.

Pete

BUFFNIXX

Also the shape of the buff’s right front leg is different from genuine coin.
and Indian’s neck curves inwards unlike on a real 27s buff.

YQQ

thanks guys..

Koinicker

@BUFFNIXX said:
Also the shape of the buff’s right front leg is different from genuine coin.
and Indian’s neck curves inwards unlike on a real 27s buff.

Thanks - very obvious now!

Would you call this an 'altered transfer die,' or a 'hand-made die' counterfeit?

Given all the other design similarities, my thinking is 'altered transfer die.' but I will defer to the discussion to see where this conversation evolves.

ricko

Good instructional thread and thank you @BUFFNIXX and @BuffaloIronTail for your inputs... it is posts such as this that help our less experienced members grow in the hobby. Cheers, RickO