1929-D Buffalo nickel

gyocomgd

I'm hoping a few of our Buff afficionados will step forward and offer an evaluation of this coin. David Lange notes of the '29-D in his book that, "...well-struck coins are scarce, and fully struck examples are very rare." He also writes, "Luster for this issue is average to good, with only a few really outstanding examples appearing."
I found this encouraging, as this coin appears pretty well struck compared to other D-mint coins of the same broad time period. And the luster really is booming; it's bright and reflective from horn to hoof.

RonB

Nice example.
Small obv rim bump at 4 oclock may knock it down a couple points.
Worth submitting though, thanks for the post.

-Ron

MrScience

I'm no Buffmeister, but it looks very nice to me!

Could that be a die break on the obverse rim at 4:00?

John

Longacre

Looks super nice!

fc

how about a shot of that rim? never know about that mint
mark eh?

but to me, not being a buff person, it looks very sharp.
low MS i think. that rim bump is noticeable though but not
a reason to ignore the coin.

gyocomgd

<< <i>Small obv rim bump at 4 oclock may knock it down a couple points. >>



Here's a closer look at that bump.

MrScience

The new images would seem to show a rim bump. Still a nice coin!

Hoot

For a 29-D, that's a wonderful example for strike. The coin is showing signs of significant die fatigue in the Indian's hair and around the periphery of nearly all devices, as well as through the reverse fields. The heavy flow lines probably contribute to the good luster that you describe. All-in-all, a very worthy example of the date and Mint.

Hoot

intocoins

Nice strike. Has a few marks on the hair, but I would 65 it.

Shamika

Guy,

This coin has a great strike (hair detail on the Buffalo's head is the key). However, the Buffalo's hip bone looks a bit flat making me think it's a 58. Also, the luster is very unusual for a 29-D making me think something is not right. If the hip is showing no wear and the luster is original, this coin is a lock 65.

rec78

Very nice.

Wolf359

Great strike. Yes, the luster looks wrong, but what do I know?

coinkat

It looks as if it could be a terrific coin. From the lighting and background, it is a tough call to grade and comment on the lustre. The 1929-D is rare fully struck and in 65

cape

guy , this has a great strike but im with shamika on this one ,i feel the high points on the hip of the reverse show slight wear therefore pcgs would probably grade this coin 63 because of the strike. technically au58.

majorbigtime

<< <i>guy , this has a great strike but im with shamika on this one ,i feel the high points on the hip of the reverse show slight wear therefore pcgs would probably grade this coin 63 because of the strike. technically au58. >>






Sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo to me.

If it's AU, it should be graded AU.


It is a damn nice strike IMO.

Shamika

<< <i>Sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo to me.

If it's AU, it should be graded AU. >>


Such is the case with "market grading". All the TPG's commonly grant eye appealing coins with light friction the grade of MS63. Sad but true.

majorbigtime

<< <i>

<< <i>Sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo to me.

If it's AU, it should be graded AU. >>


Such is the case with "market grading". All the TPG's commonly grant eye appealing coins with light friction the grade of MS63. Sad but true. >>






If that's the case, what a crock of baloney!!

Shamika

<< <i>If that's the case, what a crock of baloney!! >>


Couldn't agree more!

stockergreen

I like it very much....

coinkat

I saw a 29-D today that had that same raised area at 4 o'clock. I think that it may be an imperfection at the mint

SamByrd

nice to see a later d mint buffalo posted, the strike certainly not full but real nice for a d mint. Its really dificult to guess a grade based on the image, it looks though like a ms63 and the edge mark is not that distracting for a 29d thats a heck of a coin.

gyocomgd

<< <i>Guy,

This coin has a great strike (hair detail on the Buffalo's head is the key). However, the Buffalo's hip bone looks a bit flat making me think it's a 58. Also, the luster is very unusual for a 29-D making me think something is not right. If the hip is showing no wear and the luster is original, this coin is a lock 65. >>



Chris, here's another look at that hip, with the light thrown on it a little differently. Does it change your opinion? I think the angle in the earlier photo was deceiving; certainly it made the upper part of the hip blend in with the lower, a real red flag. This view makes the case for no wear from circulation; it's pretty darned 'pointy.' And there's no wear elsewhere on the coin to support the case for it being out and bout.

Shamika

MS!

grip

Gem BU.
Al

cape

i dont want to sound like an idiot but look at the break in luster below the hip bone ,this area is also a high point. this area often gets overlooked ,therefore im going to say the tpg graders would market grade this coin as a 63. remember folks im trying to teach every buff fanatic how these get graded. and to those who doubt me look at pcgs submission #3476182. go ahead major big time flame away!

gyocomgd

<< <i>i dont want to sound like an idiot but look at the break in luster below the hip bone ,this area is also a high point. this area often gets overlooked ,therefore im going to say the tpg graders would market grade this coin as a 63. remember folks im trying to teach every buff fanatic how these get graded. and to those who doubt me look at pcgs submission #3476182. go ahead major big time flame away! >>



Idiot? With Buffalo nickels at least, you're top 5 on the forum in my book. It sure is hard to see any disruption in the luster holding the coin in hand. One of those cases maybe where a large, magnified image does the coin a disservice. Also, shouldn't there be corresponding wear elsewhere on the coin? If so, i just don't see it.

Shamika

<< <i> i dont want to sound like an idiot but look at the break in luster below the hip bone, this area is also a high point. this area often gets overlooked >>


Ed is absolutely right. Wear on the hip bone comes hand-in-hand with wear on the thigh. In fact, the thigh will often give away an AU coin from images that cannot be enlarged. Still, it's such a close call I'm going to stick with MS. But Ed may very well be correct.