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Coin_nut1977Coin_nut1977 Posts: 1,517 ✭✭✭✭✭

These photos are taken in a 2x2 flip. Coin shop is asking $50 for this Nickel. There is hair in the 2x2. Thoughts Please!

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  • maymay Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not good at grading these, but I think it's AU. Is it possible to take better pictures?

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  • UncleJoeUncleJoe Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭

    No! Maybe it's the pics but I would not buy this coin.

    You can get one slabbed for about that much that looks much better and is actually MS.

    Joe.

  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a nice unc, but a later die state. There are lots of these out there so you can be picky. I'm not sure about the $50 price, seems a little high to me.

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  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,516 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Priced way too high for the low quality, there are better coins for this date.

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  • Manifest_DestinyManifest_Destiny Posts: 6,900 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinbuf said:
    Priced way too high for the low quality, there are better coins for this date.

    +1

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,432 ✭✭✭✭✭

    An unslabbed AU 1938-D Nickel struck from worn dies for $50 ... the dealer is in dreamland.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,594 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Check Coinfacts, those things are very very common. I bought a 63 in a rattler for $25 more for the rattler than the coin.

  • gumby1234gumby1234 Posts: 5,589 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Overpriced common date.

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  • Same as above. there are countless examples out there with a
    better strike. Hard to tell from photos if it's AU or Unc

  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,169 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would not pay $50 for the OP piece... for reasons others have already stated. '38-D Buff Nickels are pretty easy in already slabbed MS holders. Many people opt for this date/mm in Type sets because they typically come very well struck...

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  • Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I believe your question has been firmly answered. It's good that you asked and learned that your money can be spent better elsewhere. Happy collecting!

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  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Find a new coin shop.

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Coin_nut1977 said:
    Help With This Grade Please

    Sorry, I wish I could. I'm still learning about these Buffalo's. 😫

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,457 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 10, 2023 1:24AM

    Last year I picked this Buffalo up for $50!




    Got it graded.
    MS 66

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  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,880 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The coin looks AU, but even if it’s uncirculated, it’s not worth $50. It should be an easy pass.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • Coin_nut1977Coin_nut1977 Posts: 1,517 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks everyone for your input

  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,390 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 10, 2023 5:50AM

    It’s not even a deal. An AU is about a $10 coin if that much.

    Pass / get a slabbed 65 or 66. CPG for a slabbed 65 is $35 range. A 66 around $75.

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  • logger7logger7 Posts: 8,631 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Uncertified, common coin, offer a lot less and walk away.

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,880 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @logger7 said:
    Uncertified, common coin, offer a lot less and walk away.

    Walk away and skip the offering less part.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

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