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My 1913d Buff next to an ms68

caitlincaitlin Posts: 858 ✭✭✭
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A collector of high grade TONED BUFFALO NICKELS ,working on a PCGS REGISTRY SET.

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  • caitlincaitlin Posts: 858 ✭✭✭
    Coin on the right is in an ms68 holder it's a pop1 coin do you think I have a chance for an upgrade? I've owned the coin on the left for 4 yrs and always thought it was a monster. Any thoughts?
    A collector of high grade TONED BUFFALO NICKELS ,working on a PCGS REGISTRY SET.
  • busco69busco69 Posts: 815 ✭✭
    Yes I think you sould try an upgrade,I like the coin on the left better myself.
    ''Coin collecting is the only hobby where you can spend all your money and still have some left''
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    A bit of a tangent...

    You have just illustrated why purchasing top population coins makes me uneasy. What's the price difference? Is it really worth it? Personally, I'd be more than happy with your coin (which I prefer over the 68 based on the pics image ), or even a PQ 66, and buy other coins I liked with the money saved.....Mike
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,361 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It is really a great coin... and it is still the same whether in a 67 or 68 holder...

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  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,708 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Caitlin,

    Looking at your coin I like the solid striking detail and seperation of features. Extremely clean with very limited marks and very eye-appeal. The only thing that I question is how is the luster on your coin compared to the Ms-68 coin. From the photo, It looks a bit sharper/ crisper on the 68? Could this be the single limiting factor?

    jim
  • techefftecheff Posts: 2,285
    Is that a small mark above the feather on yours?
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  • caitlincaitlin Posts: 858 ✭✭✭
    Jim
    Coin is loaded with tons of luster, rainbow toning and is housed in an older green holder.image
    A collector of high grade TONED BUFFALO NICKELS ,working on a PCGS REGISTRY SET.
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    YOU FOOLS! Can't you SEE the difference? Look at the buffalo's weenie. It is a trifle longer on the right hand coin.

    Turn in your ANA cards.

    Humph!
    image
  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    this is a good thread to illustrate why there is essentially no difference between Modern and Classic coins as well as Modern and Classic coin collectors.
  • caitlincaitlin Posts: 858 ✭✭✭

    Is that a small mark above the feather on yours?

    No and free of nicks and dings.
    A collector of high grade TONED BUFFALO NICKELS ,working on a PCGS REGISTRY SET.
  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Caitlin...........when you get to that high of a grade, you may as well be mixing apples and oranges.

    BOTH coins are superb........13-D, even with the lower mintage, is sometimes the coin of choice for type sets.

    I would be beside myself if I didn't say that you have a shot......to me, your coin exhibits a much clearer and more pronounced mintmark punch.

    That is the exception to the rule for 13-D. A high percentage were produced with filled D's, for some reason.

    That, in itself, would not warrent a higher grade, but, in my opinion, yours is an equal to the other.

    GO FOR BROKE........It can't hurt, cept for the slabbing charge.

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

    Pete
    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Both coins are exceptional, certainly yours is as nice as the 68 you posted, and as it always is at this lofty level your chances of an upgrade depend upon who grades it and how their day is going.

    Chris
    My Lincoln Registry
    My Collection of Old Holders

    Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
  • capecape Posts: 1,621 ✭
    there both two very nice coins! and yes you should set the coin up with your 36d in 68 ,that way thell remember what a 68 looks like!
    ed rodrigues
  • intocoinsintocoins Posts: 602 ✭
    Let me start out by saying that both Buffs are exceptional. I like the eye appeal of your coin better, but i think the 68 is a little cleaner. What i mean by that is mark free. I think i can see a little horizonal mark on the neck of the indian. Keep us updated if you do try. Thanks for the wonderful Buff pictures.
  • FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭


    << <i>this is a good thread to illustrate why there is essentially no difference between Modern and Classic coins as well as Modern and Classic coin collectors. >>



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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭


    << <i>YOU FOOLS! Can't you SEE the difference? Look at the buffalo's weenie. It is a trifle longer on the right hand coin.

    Turn in your ANA cards.

    Humph!
    image >>



    Id wait to hear what Marty has to say about buff's stuff...
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  • MORGANHUNTER2MORGANHUNTER2 Posts: 4,473 ✭
    I thank God for wide screens.

    the look of the 67- outweighs the 68 no doubt.

    compare the hair tie on both- the 67 is well pronounced, the short feather has more detail to it.

    based on what I see- if you DON"T get an 8 on yours- then there is many fishy things going on in the grading room.

    it should have a shot at a 9 IMO.

    I like it.

  • RSundermierRSundermier Posts: 104
    Make sure when you resubmit it, that you give them this URL, so they can see the comp pic's

    Lighting may have a little to do with it, but your coin has better detail and should be upgraded.

    Congratulations in advance !!
    Ignorance isn't bliss ... It's just STUPID
  • netrubiconnetrubicon Posts: 677 ✭
    Nice coin. The front lower leg has a little less detail on your coin. Still very nice, but wouldnt try to upgade.
    Collecting cleaned, scratched, scraped, AT and ugly POS coins for over 2 years now!
  • CTcollectorCTcollector Posts: 201
    Keep it in the green tag. I recommend keeping the "juice" in the coin. When (and if) you sell you'll get the right price. Unfortunately IMO, with only 1 grading higher, grading room politics will keep it out of a 68 no matter how nice your coin is. Totally unfair, but unfortunately I think thats the reality in most cases. So now you will be out of a nice green tag, just to donate money to PCGS. If you do send it in for review, try to maintain the Green tag if it doesn't work.
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Anyone that thinks they can make comparitive grading decisions off an image on a computer screen is nuts. Have you seen the MS68 in person? And even if your coin is nicer, it doesn't mean it will [or deserves to] go into an MS68 holder ... the coin on the right could be a mistake.

    Besides - right now you've got a higher chance of getting a downgrade to MS66 than an upgrade to MS68. image
    Early Dollar Set
  • caitlincaitlin Posts: 858 ✭✭✭

    Nice coin. The front lower leg has a little less detail on your coin. Still very nice, but wouldnt try to upgade.

    -------------------------
    My coin is on the left and from the image it has alot more detail.
    A collector of high grade TONED BUFFALO NICKELS ,working on a PCGS REGISTRY SET.
  • LickThoseStampsLickThoseStamps Posts: 1,028 ✭
    caitlin.

    I think your coin looks nicer. It could be the lighting, but your date appears much stronger.

    Nice!



    Edited to correct a typo.

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