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18 Years as a Buffalo Herder
Black.Diamond
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It has been a long and rewarding journey to assemble a complete set of PCGS graded Buffalos.
Here is the link to the registry set: The Black Diamond Collection
While the set is complete, with upgrades, it is never truly completed.
Upgrades will likely be few and infrequent so now it is time to focus on other sets in progress.
- Dansco 7070
- Dansco Buffalo Nickels
The target grade for these sets is around XF45 but I will need to compromise for the pricier coins.
I love Buffalos so feel free to post a picture of your favorite Buffalo.
Below is one of my favorite members of the herd that is not in the registry set. Maybe a future crossover.
1924-D, NGC MS64*
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Well done. That’s one beautiful collection. I’ve toyed with collecting Buffs myself. Maybe one of these days I will. I’ve always loved the design…classic Americana.
Dave
Very nice set, congrats on the completion. I love the design but only have a few for type or other sets, tough to have a favorite with only having so few but this is one I like very much.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
Wow. What a challenging set to complete. Some of those teens to mid ‘20’s mintmarks are so tough to find in the higher grades. Congrats! A couple of the last proofs.
jom
congratulations. Quite an accomplishment
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I have been working on my set of buffalo nickels for many years just need 12 coins to finish my favorite coin is the 1937-d 3 legged pcgs ms 65
Another favorite
Your set is awesome and having the major varieties sets in apart.
It is a great series that is brought great joy. I’ve been at graded my set for about 20 years. Love these posts that gives one a chance to reflect on the journey and the individual stories of the coins.
Buffalo Nickel Digital Album
Toned Buffalo Date SetDigital Album
Recently I’ve caught that Buffalo bug.
Congratulations
Congratulations on a phenomenal accomplishment! Great set!
I don’t have many, but here’s my favorite:
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
PCGS 67+
One of my favorite buffalos. Sorry, couldn't resist!
My 1918/7-D is very similar to yours, though raw.
I'll probably never get the 1916 DDO, though it's a spectacular variety.
Congrats from a 65 year collector of these regal beauties. I know the feeling of completing this collection, but yours is quite above reproach. I never had the opportunity to own the error coins and I congratulate you for doing so. Thanks for sharing.
Some beautiful forum coins. Love them all with @crazyhounddog being a fav, as is @ad4400
Jim
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Fabulous set! CONGRATS on a true collecting achievement! I used to have a set of the 6 1913’s + a nice 37-D 3 leg. Today, I’m down to these 3 67+ I’m going to give one each to my grandkids:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
I forgot about this one (long gone):
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Too many Buffalos to pick one favorite but I always enjoy showing these. All PGCS-65s, all doubled dies, all different, all unattributed, all cherrypicks.
You all have posted some really nice Buffalos. I think I need to find a couple of proofs to add to the herd.
I love your set! You have all of those sharp horns on the better date s mints! The 1818/7-d and 1916/16 are really cool as well. Plus many lovely mint state coins like the 1913-s Type II and 1924-d
This is my best Buffalo. Its part of a better date 20th century type set.
I am the current owner of your coin. It made a little bit of a trip. At some point after you. it ended up with a collector who is trying to assemble a 58+ registry set. When it failed to get the plus designation that collector traded it to me for my 58+ and some other stuff. It is now in my registry set.
Buffalo Nickel Digital Album
Toned Buffalo Date SetDigital Album
@ad4400: thanks for your post! I wondered what happened to it? At this year’s FUN, the dealer who sold it to me & I were reminiscing about it. Congratulations - it remains one of the more beautiful coins I’ve ever owned!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
I found this one in my “sold” archives. I wish I still had it:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Ken, that 3 legged buffalo is super clean for a 55. Just a little rub which is evident on the buffalo’s shoulder. No distracting marks or blemishes either except for the non distracting dot on the reverse between the T and S in CENTS. Nice orange peel effect on the skin. I could see it in a 58 CAC holder. The light strike may have held it back. Really nice. Zack
Never understand why people even try to take a photo with a buffalo. Now the animal has to be euthanized.
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She landed on her feet. Did she stick the landing?
Very nice looking Buffalo herd you have put together. Congratulations!
That might happen in a zoo, but I don't think they do that to an adult bison in Yellowstone.
There was a bison calf in Yellowstone that was euthanized when a tourist handled it and it was rejected by the herd.
I agree with your general point, though - the human interaction can be bad for the animal,
even though the animal dominated the initial encounter.
There have been incidents in Alaska where a bear mauled or killed a person and it was subsequently killed.