38 D Buffalo grade opinion, looks 65

96eagle

My friend and I argued about the grade. I say 65, he seems to think 62/63.

96eagle

jmj3esq

It might go MS65. I would be concerned about those rim hits at 4 o'clock on the obverse. Besides that it looks pretty good. Its a nice deep strike.

96eagle

Thanks Joe, I think it has a legitimate shot at 65.

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Shamika

It might go 65, but the carbon spots are a concern and there appears to be verdigris on the reverse just above E PLURIBUS and below the Buffalo's chin. Still, it's a mint state Buffalo which is always a thing of beauty.

gyocomgd

The detail would warrant 65. The luster and overall eye appeal are hard to discern; from here it looks a little flat. These are usually extremely bright and refective. I'll venture something in between the two of you--64.

Leiana

A grade the buffalo thread I missed?

Well, it has a lovely strike. The carbon flecks are a negative, as are the hits on the obverse near Liberty. It has a good amount of lustre, but I wouldn't grade it above a 64 for the surface quality. It's still a nice Buffalo.

-Amanda

JJM

the resident buffalo guru has spoken !

lordmarcovan

<< <i>It might go MS65. I would be concerned about those rim hits at 4 o'clock on the obverse. >>


I would call it a really nice 63 or a 64, personally, because of those marks.

jayboxx

I would call it a really nice 63 or a 64, personally, because of those marks.