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Checked a coin off the bucket list!

erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I have wanted a 3-legged buffalo nickel in my collection for some time. Its a commonly known variety and generally available at most shows and auctioned off many times per year. Just had to find the right one for the budget. I settled for this one at I felt it was a good match for the grade/strike I was looking for with just a touch of color! Here's a couple of images to compare. Looking forward to seeing it in hand.


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    No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin. Always worth the wait to find the right piece. Enjoy.

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice pickup, Doc!
    I like that old album toning.

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    P0CKETCHANGEP0CKETCHANGE Posts: 3,527 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome! Based upon my Buffalo nickel grading skills, this is a great AU55-MS65 coin 🙂

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    ajaanajaan Posts: 17,977 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin. When I see a post like this, I always wonder if Phil took both images.


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    goldengolden Posts: 10,504 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice.

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    CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭✭✭

    NICE one! Well worth the wait; excellent choice!

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 33,200 ✭✭✭✭✭

    congrats :)

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    erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ajaan said:
    Nice coin. When I see a post like this, I always wonder if Phil took both images.

    Im guessing he didnt

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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 15, 2026 9:05AM

    Patience pays!

    Really nice example!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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    Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,928 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hey Jason, that's one great example. I've never owned one, but they always catch my eye when I see one at a show. I've pondered starting a Buff collection for a few years now. I'm trying to resist the urge, and posts like this don't help!

    Beautiful coin!

    Dave

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    pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great strike, great color ... can't tell if it's a 58 or a 62/3 (leaning towards Unc), but whichever, it appears the patience was worth the wait. Absolutely lovely example!


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    skier07skier07 Posts: 4,799 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lovely coin. Congrats!!!

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    JimTylerJimTyler Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 15, 2026 8:54AM

    👍

    I recently picked up my bucket list coin, 1909-S VDB. This was the holy grail of Lincoln cent for my friends and myself when we searched our parents pennies back in the 60’s. We lived near Chicago we knew we would never find one so we saved every single “S” mint cent we found.

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    john_nyc1john_nyc1 Posts: 227 ✭✭✭

    MS62 per PCGS. Beautiful color!

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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,125 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice looker!

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    MFeldMFeld Posts: 16,943 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What a pleasing looking example! Congratulations.

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 24,536 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is awesome, congratulations!

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    cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,345 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad you had patience and it paid off.

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 33,200 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love the top one

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