OK Buffalo collectors....does the 1937-D/S exist?

Bruggs

Recently I purchased a nice BU 1937-D Buffalo that has what appears to an underlying "S" through the center of the "D". I checked Lange's book and he lists one and has a photo. My coin matches the photo almost identically. So, Buffalo variety guys, does this variety exist as an omm, or is it a repunched mintmark or is it merely a die scratch? Any confirmation or otherwise. I've added a quick photo of the mintmark of my coin. In person you can see repunching on the bottom of the "D" also.
Thanks.
Bruggs

ecichlid

Lange book is excellent, but there is a better authority and book on Buffalo varieties. Buffalo Nickels - The Abraded Die Varieties by Ron Pope. I will see if I can stir the man himself.

Shamika

Looks almost like WRPM-013 per Wexler, Pope, and Flynn's Treasure Hunting Buffalo Nickels. But I do see what appears to be the S.

koynekwest

Well, you've managed to "Stir the Man" so here goes.

I've never considered my self as any kind of authority on OMMs or RPMs (doubled dies and such are more my cup of tea) but I've never seen an image that convinced me that the variety mentioned is a true OMM. I've only seen one example of the variety in person, so I can't comment too much on it. I will say this-I wouldn't pay big bucks for it-even if it IS a true OMM it's certainly not very definitive or impressive. I do know it's not currently listed in the CONECA files.

BuffaloIronTail

Ron's right on target. It needs to be attributed through CONECA or any person or organization that does such.

Me.......I'm not one to steer you anywhere, as I am not well versed in the process.

But.......go ahead......give it a shot.

Given the foibles that the Mint was guilty of at the time, you can only gain by a professional look.

Pete

IrishMikey

I have seen a few of these, and in my opinion this variety is NOT a true OMM.

tahoe98

.....i'd certainly send it in to someone in the know. authors of the cherrypickers' guide come to mind. jmo.

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