Looking for some insight into Buffalo 2 Feathers Varieties
bigjer007
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I’m reposting this from the Q&A forum on advise from another member, thanks!
Decided to take a look for this type of variety among my no dates just for fun and wanted some input on those
that I found. I do have my own opinion after researching but wanted to further my knowledge with your help!
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Looks like #4 an #6 might be. The rest? No.
The third feather must be completely missing to qualify. Many that are advertised as such are 2 1/2 feathers, even slabbed ones.
Is this only considered a 2 feather variety when the die leaves no indication of a 3rd feather? Or is a slight impression of a feather still acceptable, I wonder?
Edit: beat me to that response, thanks!
It should be completely effaced IMO. There are 20 such dates in the series-
TRUE 2F VAR # DATE/MINT
01 1913-D VAR 1
02 1913-S VAR 1 Difficult to find
03 1915
04 1915-D Very difficult to find
05 1916 Maybe the most common
06 1916-S Difficult to find
07 1917
08 1917-S
09 1918
10 1918-S
11 1919
12 1920
13 1920-S
14 1921 One of the most common
15 1921-S
16 1923 Might be the most difficult to find
17 1925-S Several dies-common
18 1926-D Difficult to find
19 1929-S
20 1930-S
Some 2 1/2 feather varieties have been slabbed as 2 feathers. If I were collecting them I'd stick with the 20 listed above.
That list does whittle down most of the others I’ve read about, including Ron Pope’s, whom I mostly referenced while researching these. I did come across the term “2 1/2 feathers” often and find it interesting that somewhere along the way these became acceptable as 2 feathers. That gray area of qualifying stuff into categories we humans enjoy doing....
Thanks for your input, much appreciated
https://archive.org/details/buffalonickelsab2006ronp
Here's all you need to know of this subject.
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Thank you for the plug, guys!
Duh...your Ron Pope?
Please excuse my ignorance....
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Pictures 4 and 6 look as if they would qualify as 'two feathers'...Cheers, RickO
This is why everyday one should strive to learn something new! Old dogs and young pups... you're never to old or to young to seek knowlege and those who can help you obtain it.
I am very grateful for the members for the time spent sharing their wisdom not only for my beni fits but for all members to learn something new every day! Two thumbs up! Ya Rock!
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Wow, don’t I feel sheepish for interacting with the person that I’ve based some of my knowledge about Buffalos nickels from... I own a copy, thanks for the info though HalfDime.
Thanks for checking these out Ricko.
HalfDimeDude you had that killer 1916 2 feathers, that coin is what motivated me to go through my no date collection. That is a beautiful coin!
Thank you...but thank Ron he wrote the book...
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Indeed I am!
LOL well that just proves even a blind pig finds a truffel.......and an old irishman learns something new every day.
My pleasure Ron ....thank you for posting to my threads as they have been the best the meds since my hip replacement. IOU one.... maybe two should we ever meet in a pub.
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Thanks! Glad to be of help.
And a wonderful book it is! Thanks to Ron Pope for publishing a book about these fascinating varieties!
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You know know how much I appreciate this post....not jus the comp,but that the fact my post gave you the push to go check your buffalos and seek the knowlege. It also was a bonus that Ron came on board with his expertise. Gee I could be more pleased if I had hit the lottery.
All good vibes.... please feel free to reach out to me any time...if I can't answer the question, we will find it together and learn something new.
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Thanks Rich and all!
HalfDimeDude , I have the same passion about Buffalo nickels you expressed in another post, although I had not used them as pocket change, I did see them in my international travels. That would just reinforce how awesome the series is for me.
Again thanks to Ron for your input on this topic!
Searching back on previous posts I know find many about this subject that had some really good info as well... Especially this one: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/863516/who-here-has-interest-in-2-feather-buffalo-nickels#Comment_10120507
What a blast from the past! Thanks for that link!