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i always wanted an off center buffalo nickle and i finaly just got one...

JTMCJTMC Posts: 253
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its a 1918 off center. i probably paid stupid money for it but i haven't really seen too many of them. what do you guys think of it.

ebay # 8390712352

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  • morganbarbermorganbarber Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭
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    Kinda looks like a 8/7 to me.
    I collect circulated U.S. silver
  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's a nice catch, and a nice specimen of that type of error.

    The Mint had production problems in 1918, presumably from an influx of new hires.

    A percentage of the regular employees enlisted went to war. They were replaced by
    inexperienced help, who took a while to catch on.

    Specifically, 1918 Buffs had a higher than average percentage of off-center strikes.

    This would not in any way de-value your error, but go towards explaining why it is a 1918.

    It's strange also, because most of the error coins ended up being struck better than
    the good ones.........yours showing exceptionally more detail in the central obverse
    than the average 1918.

    Hope this helps..........

    Pete
    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
  • mozeppamozeppa Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Kinda looks like a 8/7 to me. >>




    does me too!
  • gonzergonzer Posts: 3,032 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Fine looking coin!
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is that a raised LINE goin from Cochise's jaw to his braid knot or just a smudge?

    If it's a LINE, jackpot city.

  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,472 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's nice to see an earlier, mid-grade piece. The only thing you should check closely when you get the coin is to make certain that it hasn't been wiped or accumulated hairlines because the image definitely makes the coin look to have quite a few hairlines on the obverse across the portrait.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • JTMCJTMC Posts: 253


    pete

    thanks for the great information. lately i have been finding some nice raw buffalo nickles on ebay. i am so hooked on buffalo's and slq's. more so on buffalo's. it makes it even better that my kids are taking an interest in these.


    john
  • JTMCJTMC Posts: 253

    guys
    that would really be great if it was an 8/7. now i really can't wait to get the coin in my hands.

    topstuf : what would it mean if there really is a line from his jaw to the hair braid? "( jackpot city)" would that be a die crack?



    john
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The diecrack is the 18/17 diagnostic.


    I've seen an enlarged pic on here from someone.


  • 66RB66RB Posts: 2,516 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The diecrack is the 18/17 diagnostic. >>



    Forgive me if I'm mistaken, but wasn't the overdate minted in Denver?
    Rob
    Lincoln set Colorless Set
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  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Relax, you guys and gals...........It's not the Overdate.

    It's a Philly coin with no mintmark on the reverse.

    The Overdate came from Denver........with a D mintmark.

    Pete
    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
  • JTMCJTMC Posts: 253

    well it was exciting while it lasted.

    now i need a cigarette.



    john
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ah yessssss..... the ..... mintmark.

    Details, details. A mere peccadillo.

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