Let's see some beautiful well struck Buffalo Nickels

jesbroken · February 16, 2009 11:51PM

Come on, I know their are some beautiful fully struck buffalos out there-Lets see them!!!
Here is one to start.
Jim

Kdog08 · February 17, 2009 12:01AM

That one is pretty...but I don't see it being well struck.

robec · February 17, 2009 12:07AM

jesbroken · February 17, 2009 12:09AM

I realize this is not a Full Strike, as no 1929 P Buffaloes had Full Strikes, why would you not think this coin was particularly well struck?
Jim

Mowgli · February 17, 2009 12:09AM

<< That one is pretty...but I don't see it being well struck. >>

jesbroken · February 17, 2009 12:10AM

Beautiful, Robec. Congrats.
Jim

etexmike · February 17, 2009 12:23AM

I only own the one Buffalo to show.

Mike

hammered54 · February 17, 2009 12:25AM

<< I realize this is not a Full Strike, as no 1929 P Buffaloes had Full Strikes, why would you not think this coin was particularly well struck?
Jim >>

it may be "well struck" but it is not " a full strike" now the 13 is very nice!

spiritcraft · February 17, 2009 12:33AM

Simplistic question... I have always loved the Bufallo Nickel... since chilhood... I am new to these as an adult collector though. Can someone tell me what to look for as a sign that these are well struck? Thank you.

cheezhed · February 17, 2009 12:43AM

1946Hamm · February 17, 2009 12:45AM

Here is a scan of a nicely struck 17-S. The white specs are on the holder. The pictures are scans because I have not figured out a way to photograph coins in Capital holders without getting bad glares and reflections from the plastic.

ambro51 · February 17, 2009 12:55AM

Heap Big Chief
1937 PCGS PR66CAM

In hand its so crisp frosty and shiny it looks like a Franklin Mint tribute coin!

note the roughened rim design on the reverse

ricko · February 17, 2009 12:58AM

Robec's 1913 is the best of the lot so far.... very, very nice indeed. Cheers, RickO

ambro51 · February 17, 2009 1:01AM

1913 PCGS MS67 ex ADM collection

koynekwest · February 17, 2009 1:13AM

spiritcraft-

PM me at coinquest_sixtyone@yahoo.com

I'll send the section in my book on abraded die varieties that concerns the strike characteristics of the series to you. I've collected Buffs for nearly 50 years and have made it a point to study strike over the years.

SpaceMonkey · February 17, 2009 1:17AM

-sm

shuckins · February 17, 2009 1:19AM

Shamika · February 17, 2009 1:33AM

Here's a recent pick-up. This is a date that is rarely ever seen fully struck. Ron Pope reports only 3 out of 1,000 of this date/MM show a strike like this. Note the details across the Buffalo's shoulder and above the Indian's braid.

Shamika · February 17, 2009 1:41AM

Here's a nice one I picked up a few years ago.

guitarwes · February 17, 2009 1:46AM

Here's a 14-S that's ah-ight....

and a '36......

not the best struck, but just wanted to post them.

robec · February 17, 2009 2:10AM

jesbroken · February 17, 2009 3:23AM

Robec,
That's a nice pair of Buffaloes. Have any more?
Jim

robec · February 17, 2009 3:37AM

Thank you Jim.

koynekwest · February 17, 2009 4:53AM

Even with all the strike notoriety already attached to this series it's STILL underappreciated for full strikes IMO.

jesbroken · February 17, 2009 6:17AM

Again, nice Buff, Bob. Such beautiful colorful toning around the rims with a golden hue across the center and outer edge of the Indian and Buffalo. If you ever wish to sell any of these let me know and if I can afford them they will be sold. lol
Jim

drwstr123 · February 17, 2009 6:40AM

Shamika · February 17, 2009 6:41AM

<< Again, nice Buff, Bob. Such beautiful colorful toning around the rims with a golden hue across the center and outer edge of the Indian and Buffalo. >>

They both appear to be proofs. Try finding business strikes (other than 1913 T1's) with detail like this. A challenge to say the least.

robec · February 17, 2009 7:20AM

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<< Again, nice Buff, Bob. Such beautiful colorful toning around the rims with a golden hue across the center and outer edge of the Indian and Buffalo. >>

They both appear to be proofs. Try finding business strikes (other than 1913 T1's) with detail like this. A challenge to say the least. >>

Sorry, I have no business strikes to share, but you are correct on both points.

tahoe98 · February 17, 2009 7:23AM

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..................very nice!!!!

FullHorn · February 17, 2009 8:20AM

FullHorn · February 17, 2009 8:53AM

ad4400 · February 17, 2009 9:20AM

JoeLewis · February 17, 2009 9:40AM

robec · February 17, 2009 9:46AM

Those last 3 or 4 should make Shamika happy. I love the 1919 and the second 1913 T-1.

Shamika · February 17, 2009 10:05AM

<< Those last 3 or 4 should make Shamika happy. I love the 1919 and the second 1913 T-1. >>

Actually, the 38-D posted by JoeLewis impresses me the most. The 1919 has nice central detail, but LIBERTY is weak (note this is an uncommon 2-feather variety!) and the 13 T-1 is missing detail above the braid although the eye appeal is A+.

Notice however the crispness in the all of the lettering on the 38-D as well as the hair detail and the loop in the Buffalo's tail. Amazing even for a date that is commonly seen well struck.

robec · February 17, 2009 10:26AM

I agree on the 1938-D. The only reason I didn't mention it was because of it being well known for full strikes. But, it is a beauty and would love to have one just like it.