1938 Buffalo Nickel Varieties Debate for the Experts!

erwindoc

What is the consensus about the 1938D/D and the D/S varieties in terms of long term rarity and continued collector interest?

bolivarshagnasty

Don't know about a consensus, but I seem to run into those varieties at every show. (ms64,65,66) The dealers generally don't ask for much of a premium for them. Mel

GRANDAM

<< <i>Don't know about a consensus, but I seem to run into those varieties at every show. (ms64,65,66) The dealers generally don't ask for much of a premium for them. Mel >>



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Are you talking Cherry Picks or coins with the variety listed on the label?

Type2

They are all over you can pick them all the time. I would not pay a premium for them. But that is just Type2.

bolivarshagnasty

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<< <i>Don't know about a consensus, but I seem to run into those varieties at every show. (ms64,65,66) The dealers generally don't ask for much of a premium for them. Mel >>



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Are you talking Cherry Picks or coins with the variety listed on the label? >>



Cherrypicks.

crazyhounddog

I have, just recently, picked up a 38-D/D in an old rattler MS-66 but not designated as a D/D. It's my opinion that this coin is worth more than the $51.00 I paid for it. These are the coins I look for. Yes I purchase them .....CHD

Shamika

The RPM is rather common. I have one in a PCGS slab not designated as such. The OMM is more difficult to find. I'm a passionate Buffalo Nickel collector and have both varieties although I don't consider myself a variety collector.

Both will always draw interest from collectors and thus a small financial premium, but nothing major.

joeykoins

Yeah, I feel those two varieties are special because of being the last year of the great American buffalo nickle as we know it! the d/s more than the d/d.

braddick

Anyone offer photos of what exactly to look for?

Type2

Some to look for hope this helps.

braddick

That helps!
Thanks.

Looks like the bottom middle variety (3b) would be difficult to determine with the naked eye.

Shamika

<< <i>That helps!
Thanks.

Looks like the bottom middle variety (3b) would be difficult to determine with the naked eye. >>



Most of the RPM's and OMM's are not recognized by PCGS.