Three Buffalo nickels, 1913 T1s, P-D-S: Which do you like best?

gyocomgd

Your favorite aunt presents these on a tray in front of you and says, "Take your pick." Which do you select?
13-P:


13-D:


13-S:

Cladiator

P

MikeInFL

13-P

richardshipp

The S because I don't have one

Longacre

P. Nicer luster and strike

Hoot

All of those are quite nice, but the Philly coin has the fullest strike. So, I'll take the San Francisco.

Hoot

tradedollarnut

<< <i>All of those are quite nice, but the Philly coin has the fullest strike. So, I'll take the San Francisco.

Hoot >>

Leiana

The Philly coin has the best strike, but the San Francisco has cool die clashes.

So I have to go with that one.

-Amanda

MajorDuty

Those are nice nickels. I like the D.

dorkkarl

the p i guess

K S

gyocomgd

<< <i>All of those are quite nice, but the Philly coin has the fullest strike. So, I'll take the San Francisco.

Hoot >>



Exactly! It's nicer in hand than it looks here. It's value is greater and it's a bit more rare; more and more it seems the 13-Ps are a dime a dozen. They're very easy to find in the higher MS grades. Less so with the 13-D, and even harder with the 13-S.

guitarwes

I would say in a somber voice, "I guess I'll take the S mint since the other ones are only worth $5 each. But hey, Aunt Mildred, I'll give you $10 each for the other two since you're on a fixed income!"



on a side note, gyocomgd, Where do you get these things, and not have to take a second out on your house! They're beautiful!

keez

first one - P mint has the best strike. That's my favorite, although they all look great.

mozeppa

3 well matched buffy's!


9.0 on the cool-ness meter.

123cents

All are nice but I like the 1913-S.

buffnut

"Your favorite aunt presents these on a tray in front of you and says, "Take your pick." Which do you select?"

The correct answer is "the tray"!

gyocomgd

<< <i>
On a side note, gyocomgd, Where do you get these things, and not have to take a second out on your house! They're beautiful! >>



The 13-P landed about a month ago. I feel it is MS65, with great luster, terrific strike and no contact marks to speak of. I think you just have to be a little persistent and shop around. You are more apt to find rips on eBay than at coin shows; dealers obviously are less apt to undergrade coins than laymen. This one cost $43, shipping included--not a killer rip but unquestionably a very good deal. Here's a link:

1913 Type 1

Shamika

They are all great, but I like the P mint best. Slightly better strike, surfaces, and luster.