Is it possible to give grade opinions from these images?

oldcameoproofsguy

I just posted this coin not too long ago, but I am not very good at grading Buffalos. I have an idea of what this probably grades, but I am usually always a little low. What do you think?

Thanks.


Area on the obverse with the most contact marks. The rest of the coin is very clean.





Area on the reverse with the most contact marks. The rest of the reverse is very clean.


Sorry for posting the same image again so soon but I'm really curious to see what everyone else thinks this one will grade at.

coinlieutenant

Some of the best that I have seen...

I would put a grade on it but I would feel very comfortable of being in the ballpark...

John

oldcameoproofsguy

Actually the coin is raw. This one I will get slabbed soon.

Wolf359

I'd say 65, but I'm not great at Buffalos either. What's on the B of LIBERTY? Looks like a die break?

TonedCoinTrader

Very Hard to tell from the pic. can you blow them up and clear them up for me?






Just kidding Beautiful coin!

Scott

Placid

At least 64

oldcameoproofsguy

<< <i>. What's on the B of LIBERTY? Looks like a die break? >>



Yes, it's a pretty sizeable die break.

airplanenut

Very pretty coin! MS64/65, I'd guess...

BigE

I'd be dissapointed if it wasn't a 66!------------------------BigE

TonedCoinTrader

Oh I for got the grade:

PCGS MS 66

NGC MS 66*

I like that die break

Awsome Toning Too.

Scott

LanLord

Nice separation between Liberty and the rim, as well as a cool die crack.

The amount of chatter on the coin is not too much, I like it. There are probably better available, but still

this ones not bad.

razorface1027

66

coinguy89

The part "LIBERTY" is pretty weak, so I don't know.

MadMonk

I am never comfortable grading a photo. That said, your images are Extremely good.

Shamika

I wouldn't pay more than MS65 money, but if it were graded MS66 I wouldn't be surprised.

Love that die break!

mgoodm3

66. Great strike, minor marks, nice color.

ddbird

"Liberty" is almost always weak on these coins...your lucky if it is detached from the rim enough to read!

SirAnthonyAC

Hi,

Freaking awesome example of an early Buffalo!

… and the die break in Liberty is super unique, I’ve never seen that before… IMHO the details are, at the absolute very least, MS64… I could see even the PCGS maybe… just maybe giving it an MS65 or MS66.

Do let us know when you get it back.

Anthony

LincolnCentMan

64 min. I'd say 65.

David

Dog97

Everybody's being real nice & generous to this coin but I see contact in the high parts of the design on obv & rev. Maybe even some actual rub on the Buffalo.
I know you see it too, oldcameoproofsguy, or you wouldn't have posted those close ups showing it.
AU58/MS60.

Numismanic

MS64

Shamika

<< <i>I see contact in the high parts of the design on obv & rev. >>



Contact marks are seen on almost all mint state Buffalo nickels. These marks were on the original planchets and are visible on the high points due to the fact that the metal in these areas is least likely to be compressed in the dies.

roadrunner

I would agree with dog on this one. While there are some tell-tale signs of highpoint reverse friction, it might still slide through as a 63 or 64 coin. The Indian's cheek is certainly fully peaked. Overall "look" though is certainly 65-66.

roadrunner

Shamika

Friction is a tough one, I'll admit. Let's just say we need to see this coin in hand before making a final opinion.