A Walker, A Buffalo and a Missouri -- which would you choose?
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So instead of posting newps, I thought I would show images of three coins that cost me about the same amount. Which do you like best (if any) -- any reasons appreciated. I'll give my thoughts later. Thanks to Todd for the images:
The Walker:
The Buffalo:
And the Missouri:
The Walker:
The Buffalo:
And the Missouri:
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
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<< <i>That's an easy one, I'd take the Buffalo >>
Ditto.
Yep, Walker it is!
Oh, I've fished on the Walker River in the Sierras but I don't recall a town of Walker. Been
to Walker Lake and fished there too, but I don't remember anything but a resort of sorts.
bob
1) Walker
2) Buffalo
3) MO Comm.
Walker
Missouri
...i like the buff!
1) Missouri
2) Walker
3) Buffalo
Great coins! MJ
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1. Buffalo 5C
2. Walker 50C
3. MO commem 50C (a distant third IMO)
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uhh, what was the question again?
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It's scarce. It's delightful. It's a hot buttered biscuit.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
You have good taste--and a lot of money.All of those coins are exceptional.I'm guessing that each one cost between $8,000.00 and $9,000.00.
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But I'd be happy with any of them if this is a 250-post giveaway!
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Buffalo
Walker
Missouri
but to be fair, it was a tough choice between the Buffalo and the Walker.
Mike
Give me the Missouri!
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Maybe that's why you got all 3
Best,
Eric
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1. Buffalo
2. Missouri
3. Walker
I have all the Buffalo proofs but this one remains my favorite. The toning is a bit more subtle in hand but unique -- I've had it a couple of years and it remains one of my favorite Buffalos. The Missouri actually has great luster and Todd just could never quite capture it -- I think some coins just are not subject to accurate imaging and it is one of them. I realize that is a bit unfair since there is no way any of you could know that (unless I told you, of course). Finally, the Walker is a nice original piece but the toning mutes the luster a bit and there is a hit on the obverse that is a bit distracting. I think WalkerGuy nailed it that the grade is probably a bit maxed out on the coin. I wouldn't trade it for any 1918 I've seen, however.
Sorry about the giveaway, everyone, I forgot to post the rules at the beginning so I'll just have to keep them!
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.