What does one think of this color??

cmanbb

Unusual color for a Buffalo!!

1938D

DickyBetz

Looks like it was torched, IMO.

AZLARRY

I've never seen one with that color in such abundance.

rainbowroosie

I love it -- NT.

Myqqy

It looks torched to me too, but luckily pcgs has bestowed market acceptance for it....

uofa1285

I have seen the coin in hand and it is NT...just an amazing piece.

Doug

Hobbyist

A little gaudy for my tastes. I prefer the pastel buffs if they have color.

MikeInFL

Hard to tell from only a photo, but it looks like a juiced photo or juiced coin, or both, IMHO....Mike

stman

The color "hoes" will say it's real. (hey they want it to be real Heh) I think I'll get rid of some of my crusty worn ol' Bust halves and try and be with the"In" crowd and buy something like this. What, it's only almost 8K? Now what's my opinion of the color? It don't matter it's only a friggin nickel! Uh oh, I see that's a friend of mine selling (well up until now) stman going away now.

airplanenut

I've seen it in hand--from the glance I got, I couldn't decide. Very unusual colorful, both for the colors and strength. Until I get a better look, I defer elsewhere, although its certainly not a coin I'd see and not question.

curly

Come on folks.....lets all take a deep breath. It's a 38-D buffalo. I don't care if Van Gogh painted it, it ain't worth $7950.00. Thats an AT, at least it will be when the buyer tries to sell it to a dealer.

calgolddiver

juiced photo, AT, TPG mistake, reminds me of the peace debacle

Coxe

Who beat up that Indian?! LOL. Great toning, if you're into that. NT that makes you question it for a minute.

gamr0n

I vote AT, because the pattern (colors and actual "shape") of the toning.

NumisOxide

777

I bet the colors are beautiful in hand, as for the price

itsnotjustme

Purple Color Grading Service?

morgannut2

I am 100% positive that it doesn't look identical in hand--other than that--

JJM

huh.

291fifth

Pass.

Freak1c

Nice colors

grip

That sure has some vivid color.

CTcollector

not suprised this type of color is on a common date....seems to be the trend lately.

TorinoCobra71

That is one colorful Buffalo!

TorinoCobra71

grip

Anyone have a price in mind what they would pay for this coin providing it's not AT.
just curious.Sky's the limit?
Al

Gemineye

The Red Man sure is Tanned.....in the right places.!!!!!....................

DUIGUY

dizzyfoxx

If I liked Buffalo's as much as I like commems, it would mine.

coingame2000

<< <i>Anyone have a price in mind what they would pay for this coin providing it's not AT.
just curious.Sky's the limit?
Al >>



I may be certifiable but I paid $7,000 for it at the San Francisco ANA and could care less if it EVER sells (and I don't say that about too many coins)! Dick at Greattoning imaged the coin and did a great job. It's actually a bit more colorful and flourescent in hand as viewed on my ViewSonic flat screen LCD monitor. Colors, brightness, etc. can and often do vary greatly from monitor to monitor so it's always hard to make an accurate asessment when viewing digital images. Anyway, thanks to the originator of this thread for increasing my website traffic.

Mikey

Hadleydog

NT......and I love it!

bestclser1

Have seen it in hand.Awesome.

CTcollector

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<< <i>Anyone have a price in mind what they would pay for this coin providing it's not AT.
just curious.Sky's the limit?
Al >>



I may be certifiable but I paid $7,000 for it at the San Francisco ANA and could care less if it EVER sells (and I don't say that about too many coins)! Dick at Greattoning imaged the coin and did a great job. It's actually a bit more colorful and flourescent in hand as viewed on my ViewSonic flat screen LCD monitor. Colors, brightness, etc. can and often do vary greatly from monitor to monitor so it's always hard to make an accurate asessment when viewing digital images. Anyway, thanks to the originator of this thread for increasing my website traffic.

Mikey >>



Honest question - I am just curious. How did you get comfortable that the color was natural and in your opinion, what do you think caused it ? I promise - I will not debate you on it. I am just interested in what knowledge you may have to offer. Thank in advance...

BillJones

I don't like it. It looks AT to me.

bhartman35

Looks to me like a piece from the Timothy Leary Collection. My other concern would be that the toning is hiding something on the coin that would make it worth considerably less than the asking price.

bushmaster8

I would not touch that one with a ten foot pole!

It might be real, but...

Shamika

I'm shocked PCGS graded that if those colors are truly representative of the coin in hand. Even slabbed, I honestly wouldn't buy it for $100. $7,950 is just crazy!

robertpr

<< <i>not suprised this type of color is on a common date....seems to be the trend lately. >>



I agree, the artist did not take on a lot of risk in using this canvas.

coingame2000

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<< <i>

<< <i>Anyone have a price in mind what they would pay for this coin providing it's not AT.
just curious.Sky's the limit?
Al >>



I may be certifiable but I paid $7,000 for it at the San Francisco ANA and could care less if it EVER sells (and I don't say that about too many coins)! Dick at Greattoning imaged the coin and did a great job. It's actually a bit more colorful and flourescent in hand as viewed on my ViewSonic flat screen LCD monitor. Colors, brightness, etc. can and often do vary greatly from monitor to monitor so it's always hard to make an accurate asessment when viewing digital images. Anyway, thanks to the originator of this thread for increasing my website traffic.

Mikey >>



Honest question - I am just curious. How did you get comfortable that the color was natural and in your opinion, what do you think caused it ? I promise - I will not debate you on it. I am just interested in what knowledge you may have to offer. Thank in advance... >>



In the early 1980's I bought a complete mint state collection of Buffalo nickels (from fellow dealer Alan Bell of Glendora Coins) that had been housed in a Library Of Coins album for many years. Virtually every coin was beautifully toned and a couple of the nicest pieces were very similar in appearance to the 1938-D in question here so I was totally comfortable when I bought it. As I said earlier, images can and do vary greatly in appearance from monitor to monitor so if any of you would like to view it in hand, and will be attending the Santa Clara show next week, please stop by my table (NUMISMATIC ENTERPRISES # 645) and I'd be happy to show it to you.

Mikey

coingame2000

<< <i>I'm shocked PCGS graded that if those colors are truly representative of the coin in hand. Even slabbed, I honestly wouldn't buy it for $100. $7,950 is just crazy! >>



Fortunately that's just YOUR opinion, and as the old saying goes -- opinions are like, well you know. BTW, I already admitted to being certifiable for paying $7,000 for this coin at the San Francisco ANA ...

Mikey