1916-s Buff 2 feather
bigtonydallas
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I just won this on EBAY. I know it is rough but the 16-S is pretty rare. The dealer is close to me so I am hoping I can pick it up tomorrow. Here are the pics from the auction.
So it might not be a 2 feather. Once I get in hand we shall see. What do you all think?
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It might be but does it look to be acid treated to your eyes?
bob
Either acid treated or just corrosion. Either way I paid $16 plus shipping. It will fill a spot until I find a better one.
It may be a two and a half feather in hand but check for the no "f" variety. Great filler piece for your album. Enjoy it until you find a real keeper.
Ron Pope states in his book "The Abraided Die Varities" "It is considered to be a true 2 feather variety in spite of the tiny remnant of the third feather still present on all specimens seen"
Nice find! I have three 2-feather Buffalo Nickels... all 1920-S and all low grade.
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Nice pick up. Now you know you're gonna be looking for a better one cause this is a disease. Good luck. Peace Roy
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It does look like a two and a half feather, but in hand, you will be able to judge better. Still a nice catch. Cheers, RickO
Certainly appears to be a no F variety. the stain/toning over the small feather area makes it difficult to tell from the image how close to a true two feather it might be. Best of luck.
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It is a 2 1/2 feather. You win some you lose some. How much of the F has to be gone to be a no F? I think I see the top bar maybe.
What do you all think?
This seller uses a crazy light for all his photos, many look like two feathers on screen. When I see the purple background on listings I usually keep scrolling...