Has PCGS or NGC ever graded a 1937 Buffalo nickel as MS when it is actually a Proof?
braddick
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This Buffalo nickel comes the closest I've seen lately.
It is probably just a lustrous mint state with perhaps PL surfaces.
Your thoughts?
(Seller's pictures)
peacockcoins
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No one has commented cuz we are all trying to find the listing and buy the coin!
Its probably just a very lustrous nickel. 37 and 38 Buffs come that way often.
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I don’t know the answer to the question posed but would bet that one’s a business strike.
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Plus, the Services are pretty good at detecting mint-state from Proofs.
It's on its way to me now (I always wait until a coin ships before questioning/posting it here!)
peacockcoins
Looks nice enough to warrant a star from NGC (but I'm guessing it is a business strike). Nice find either way!
Not PL: it is a lustrous business strike that would fool no one.
Matte proofs or '36 satins maybe, '37's? No way.
Collector, occasional seller
Perhaps for 1936 Satin proofs.
1937 proof Buffaloes are known for their brilliance, and this is not a proof (I doubt it has any reflectivity at all). What you are seeing here is the wonders of poor photography and angles.
Coin Photographer.
Thanks, guys!
I appreciate all the comments.
peacockcoins
Definitely looks like a business strike... but a real beauty if the pictures are accurate. Please post some pictures when you get it in hand. Cheers, RickO
That one looks far better than 65, but I am an newbie on Buffalos. @crazyhounddog would likely have an answer to your original question.
Dwayne F. Sessom
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