Need some extra eyes on this potential 1918/7 D Buffalo

Vetter · February 12, 2025 12:53PM

I could use a little help in determining if this is the overdate. The mint mark looks correct and I believe I see the die crack at the braid. Did I get lucky or not?

kevinstang · February 12, 2025 1:22PM

I say yes, mint mark is in the correct location. Upper right corner of 8 looks like tip of 7 there as well and filled lower loop of 8.

1Bufffan · February 12, 2025 1:27PM

If the "D" leans back as in 11:30 on a clock and you can see the "Dot" by the down leg on the letter M in America, also if you can see the point of the number 7 into the ribbon you may have a winner. not sure about seeing the die crack coming out from the center of the braids tie and down the cheek.

braddick · February 12, 2025 1:51PM

I also check the center of each part of the 8. The top center should be slightly to the left of the lower center of the numeral as the OP's coin shows.

RichieURich · February 12, 2025 5:05PM

@braddick said:
I also check the center of each part of the 8. The top center should be slightly to the left of the lower center of the numeral as the OP's coin shows.

Agree, it is an 1918/7-D nickel. Congrats on your find!