Weird 1913 S type 2 buffalo nickel

buffnut

I can't pinpoint exactly why, but this coin looks completely FAKE to me:
Linky

claychaser

Cast copy?

gyocomgd

I have a feeling the coin is authentic but beset by myriad problems. It looks to be mildly corroded, for starters. Add a harsh cleaning on top of that, and this is what you get--a coin with no luster, just bright metal on the devices where it was cleaned. It's a bizarre-looking piece, and an unacceptable one.

koynekwest

Genuine, I think-just corroded and cleaned as stated above.

Shamika

I think it's genuine. You can see slight die clash on the reverse.

Even so, I don't like the look of it.

pb2y

The only thing abnormal is the price tag. I have a 1913 struck over a 1914--part of the 4 is visible.

66RB

What's going on with the edge of the coin at 6:00 on the reverse?

Shamika

<< <i>The only thing abnormal is the price tag. I have a 1913 struck over a 1914--part of the 4 is visible. >>


Surely you jest.

tincup

I think it might be genuine also. But what I find strange...... I can believe the obverse, with it's softness. But then the reverse.... is very sharp. Looks out of place, and makes for a strange mismatched coin.

icsoccer

I agree that its probably original. It is a broken back variety. It does look odd with the obverse so dull and reverse ok.

BuffaloIronTail

The mintmark looks to be of the correct size and shape.

I'd still have to check the rim on that puppy for tool marks before I dropped a cent.

Pete

Shamika

<< <i>It is a broken back variety. It does look odd with the obverse so dull and reverse ok. >>


icsoccer - I'm thinking it's probably not quite a BB variety although close.