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Which 1913-D T1 Buff nick is better?

Please take "I like the color of the first" out of the equation and grade technically.
The first is in a PCGS MS64 holder. The second is the same date and mint, raw.
Which do you select for your collection?
Coin #1:
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Coin#2
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Comments

  • The second looks to have a stronger strike, and more luster. At least from the photos it does.

    I'd have to choose #2.
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  • Let me rephrase that:


    That 2nd PIC is hammered!!!!

    very sweet!!!!


    edited for the obvious....
    This is a very dumb ass thread. - Laura Sperber - Tuesday January 09, 2007 11:16 AM image

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  • capecape Posts: 1,621
    i feel the 1st has an overall better strike. but i cant grade a buffalo nickel for the life of me.image
    ed rodrigues
  • DJCDJC Posts: 787
    I like the strike on the second one better.
  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Better strike and color on #1.
  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,723 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I gotta go #2 also

    Strike, lustre and overall looks
  • ("I like the color of the first") image


    #1 or #2.....hmmm

    For my collection I would have to say.....


    YES!




  • JcarneyJcarney Posts: 3,154
    The first, hands down. Ignoring the color (or trying to), the first has a better obverse strike, the surfaces are slightly cleaner, there don't appear to be any rim nicks...I think I see a few on the second example. The second, admittedly, has booming luster and great eye appeal, however, the first was photographed through a slab and I wouldn't be surprised if the luster was much better than seen in the pic.

    Plus, the first has real nice color. image
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  • I don't know buffs, but from the pics I'd choose number 2. Well struck!
    Don

  • I too, love that hammered look on coin #2.

    If Buffalo's were readily available with that hammered
    look, I would be a buffalo collector too.

    I especially like that type 1 hammered look.
    Type 1, is far more attractive than type 2.
    At least to my tastebuds.

    Regards, Steve.
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,703 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think I'd prefer #2 if the coins were in hand, but if #1 has good luster I'd switch pretty fast.
    Tempus fugit.
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,886 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd say the raw is the superior coin. See the long headress feather where the nock attaches to the clasp?
    Take a look at the braids "rubber band" and see the extra detail in the raw? Both are killer coins. Thanks, now to get a kleenex to sop up the drool!
    bob
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  • I definitely like the second coin best. The strike is better, the devices are more distinct, and the toning is more readily explainable than that of the first. The first coin is not objectionable, but in a side-by-side comparison, I'd take door #2.

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  • gyocomgdgyocomgd Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭
    it seems a fairly even split--sort of what I was hoping for, as I truly don't know which of the two is "better."
    Of course, I chose both.image
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  • I like the originality of the first. I get the feeling that the second has been, how shall I say it,.... cleaned, and not up to your usual standards.

    Garrow



  • << <i>I gotta go #2 also >>



    That is just a little bit too much info...

    As for the coins- to me the first coin has a better strike, especially on the shoulder and head of the buffalo. My vote is for the first coin!
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  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭

    I like the first one much better. The strike and surfaces look better.

    And for the record, I love the color as well.


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  • gyocomgdgyocomgd Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I like the originality of the first. I get the feeling that the second has been, how shall I say it,.... cleaned, and not up to your usual standards.
    Garrow >>



    No, Garrow, no cleaning and no dipping. This isn't to say I haven't dipped coins and I hardly take umbrage, but I haven't touched this one. What do you see that suggests that--does the luster look stripped down? Is there residue in pockets that an old dipping didn't reach? Help me read the coin better...
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