What is the date of this Buffalo - overdate?

Mar327

My grandson and I were looking at some old Buffs with a loupe, I called this a 1926, he called it a 1928. I have a digital microscope camera and put it under that for a picture. Still looks like a 6 but is there another number under it? And is there some kind of doubling on the top of the 2?



Edited to correct my title.

crazyhounddog

I sure can't see much in the image, but I will say it's probably a mushy strike and mingled with obliterated metal.

kevinstang

It's a 1926- you can tell by the straight left side of the last digit- a 6. The 8 is looped in the middle on a 1928 coin quite distinctly.

Mar327

Thanks - guess we weren't lucky enough to find an overdate. And I was just showing him the difference in the 6's and 8's. Teacher's in-service day, no kindergarten. This kid would look at coins 24/7 if we'd let him!

lordmarcovan

What kevinstang said. It's a 1926. They can be a little confusing in low grade if your eyesight ain't the best. I know I've had an embarrassing episode or two where I've confused 1923 and 1928 Peace dollars, which could be an expensive mistake if one isn't paying attention! (Fortunately I do own a loupe or two.)

Rampage

I agree, 1926 one hundred percent.

tahoe98

...i vote 26 marlene.