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How does this 3 Leg Buffalo compare to the finest? Grade Revealed

Crazy4CoinsCrazy4Coins ✭✭✭
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Thanks for all the compliments. Added this coin to my Box of 20 last year. Looked at quite a few other 65's before purchasing and this coin stood out and shouted...Buy me!! Probably need to send it in for a regrade.

Stands leg to leg with........

just a little on the short side.........

leads the herd...?

Looking for some Buffalo experts to weigh in.....now that they're finished with the turkey legs image


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edited to correct spelling
Randy


The Whisker Cheek Collection - Top 50 Peace VAM Registry
Landmark Buffalo Collection

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    STONESTONE ✭
    Considering Top Pop is 66, I would think this example is at least a 65 (just due to a slightly weaker strike)
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    thatboyaintrightthatboyaintright
    Leads the herd !!
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    capecape ✭
    great piece!
    ed rodrigues
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    ecichlidecichlid ✭✭✭
    Very nice coin! My guess is that you will get a 65 due to an average strike. It has a chance at 66.
    There is no "AT" or "NT". We only have "market acceptable" or "not market acceptable.
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    barbershopperbarbershopper
    Maybe one point shy of 66.

    Gorgeous coin. Just a little weak on the strike.

    I wish I had one like it in my set but for now, 45 will have to do.

    Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. BTW, I like breast meat!

    JTimage
    It is health that is real wealth, not pieces of gold and silver. Gandhi.

    I collect all 20th century series except gold including those series that ended there.
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    gyocomgdgyocomgd ✭✭✭
    Outstanding in every way. The obverse is unbelievable for the issue. I don't think they come much better. I'm especially impressed by the fullness of buffalo's hind leg--almost looks like a normal 37-D...
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    CEOGBOSECEOGBOSE
    I'd say MS65


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    Greg Bose
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    MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis ✭✭✭✭✭
    I dunno how it ranks with the finest known, but that's a sweet coin that I wish was in my collection! image
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    fcloudfcloud ✭✭✭✭
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    "just a little on the short side........." Better than most!

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    RayboRaybo ✭✭✭✭✭
    Best one I have seen! image
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    ShamikaShamika ✭✭✭✭
    That's about as good as it gets. If it's a 66, I wouldn't be surprised.


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    metalmeistermetalmeister ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice 65
    Wish I never sold mine
    but was only a VG
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    MFHMFH ✭✭✭✭

    As nice a 3-Legger as I have ever have seen.

    I'm sure its a 65 - maybe a 66 [ someone say a 66 is a POP-ONE ? ]

    I do not profess to be able to grade Buffalos however !!
    Mike Hayes
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    zeebobzeebob ✭
    I saw a very similar coin (maybe the same one) offered at Santa Clara in 2006 for $8000.

    The coin in the OP is a great looking coin!
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    mkman123mkman123 ✭✭✭✭
    I haven't seen a better one than this!
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    CertifiedGoldCoinsCertifiedGoldCoins ✭✭✭


    << <i>How does this 3 Leg Buffalo compare to the finest? >>

    If I owned that one, I wouldn't really give a darn.
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    NotSureNotSure ✭✭✭
    Pop report shows 4 in 66. This could very well be one of them. If it isn't, it's one of the best 65's out there.
    I'll come up with something.
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    ConnecticoinConnecticoin ✭✭✭✭✭
    Holy Cow!! If that does not lead the heard, it is at least side-by-side with the leader!

    66+
    *For Sale on Ebay*
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    WinPitcherWinPitcher ✭✭✭
    It's up there that's for sure.

    Steve
    Good for you.
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    PTVETTERPTVETTER ✭✭✭✭✭
    The grade doesn't matter, that is a fine looking coin
    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


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    gripgrip ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good looking Buff.I assume the scratch on the reverse is on
    the holder.
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    sinin1sinin1 ✭
    nice coin - it has to be in the top 10 finest of all time I would guess
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    tahoe98tahoe98 ✭✭✭


    ......PRISTINE BUFF!!!image
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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is a hot coin!! The best I have ever seen for a three legged Buff! Very, very nice!!
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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    coinguy1coinguy1 ✭✭✭
    The coin has a great look to it, but I am going to guess it graded MS64.
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    BNBAnalyticsBNBAnalytics
    I'm about to win a 3 legger off a local auction that may just trump this example for its respected grade. About a week left.
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    gripgrip ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm about to win a 3 legger off a local auction that may just trump this example for its respected grade. About a week left. >>



    Got a link?image
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    gripgrip ✭✭✭✭✭
    Crazy4Coins
    Don't forget to post gradeimage
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    dsessomdsessom ✭✭✭✭✭
    WOW!!!

    If that's not a 66, then I don't know what would be. That's by far the best looking 3-legged Buffalo I have seen!
    Best regards,
    Dwayne F. Sessom
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    My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
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    BUFFNIXXBUFFNIXX ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great buffalo!! Next step is to get the greeen Cah-Cah sticker on it.
    buffnixx
    Collector of Buffalo Nickels and other 20th century United States Coinage
    a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
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    illini420illini420 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Great buffalo!! Next step is to get the greeen Cah-Cah sticker on it.
    buffnixx >>



    Or maybe a gold one image Very pretty coin!!

    Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 700

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    gyocomgdgyocomgd ✭✭✭


    << <i>The grade doesn't matter, that is a fine looking coin >>



    I get what you're saying, but your comment did prompt me to check the PCGS price guide for the 3-legger:
    MS63: $5,240
    MS64: $10,000
    MS65: $35,000
    MS66: $65,000
    With spreads like that, and me being the poor soul that I am, the grade certainly would "matter" to me.image
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    jdimmickjdimmick ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cant state it enough I agree one of the finest I have seen wether or not the its numerically graded the highest. I really like that coin!
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    breakdownbreakdown ✭✭✭✭✭
    My guess is a few marks on the Buffalo's back prevent it from a higher grade. But you have a great example that seems worthy of 65 -- thanks for sharing.

    "Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wowser!!!!!!!!! Great coinimage

    MJ
    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......

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