1918 buff newP with CHD images
ad4400
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This one was an early happy birthday to me pickup, and like the 14-D I shared recently, wasn't a date I was actively pursuing. The 1918 is certainly one of the better Philly dates in the series, according to the books, my own experiences, and several folks on these boards I correspond with, which was among the last philly dates they filled, or are still on the search for.
The incumbent 1918 I bought many moons ago from Angel Dees at a Baltimore show, a 64 in OGH that I thought enough about to submit for reconsideration at one point (no dice). I sprung for this one as it has more prominent toning that has become a better match for my set over the years. While the 1918-P isn't known as being particularly strike deficient, this one is nicely and deeply imprinted on the obverse. The reverse is all about the color, with some very nice rainbow bands and a more overall amber look than the image suggests.
Comments welcome. Would love to see those other 1918 buffalo nickels from other members too!
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Nice color and strike on that one.
Here's mine, also a 64. I cracked it out of a PCI holder and sent to PCGS.
Collector, occasional seller
Not sure if you did as well, but I had a hard time finding a 1918 that I liked.
Collector, occasional seller
@ad4400 that is a beautiful buff for your early birthday gift!
Any chance of receiving another coin ON your birthday? ☺️
What is CHD?
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Very nice example!
Crazyhounddog
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The OP coin shows clearly one the Mints efforts to strengthen the date on Buffalo Nickels early on. The 8 in the date is bolder and slightly larger than the other numerals.
Nothing that was done fixed the problem, and this "remedy" only saved the last 2 numbers from oblivion.
Pete
You can find a nice example if you look around for awhile. A good percentage (but not all) of them come with a poorly defined knot and central details.
Pete
I find your 18 very attractive.
Here’s mine.
You go, CAHD!
Jim
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Here is mine. A lower tier than the above posters.
