Grade thoughts on this 1938-D buffalo?
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Just picked it up on Ebay, it's a D/D, but in hand it looks nice. Considering sending it in to our hosts. Thoughts?
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No offense intended, just how I see it.
I'm also looking for anything I'm not seeing, I'm not an expert on Buffaloes. I see a small hit on the jaw and that's about it. The pictures don't do the colors justice.
Thanks for the input.
<< <i>Good advice. I basically paid $1 for it, so I've got some room. And I didn't think this had a variety fee, it's its own PCGS number, right?. I may just add it to a future submission, I had no thought to pay to send it in on its own and pay all those fees on one coin. You get to $55-$60 bucks quick that way.
I'm also looking for anything I'm not seeing, I'm not an expert on Buffaloes. I see a small hit on the jaw and that's about it. The pictures don't do the colors justice.
Thanks for the input. >>
Yeah, if you just add it to an Economy submission, take a shot! Looks at least 65 if the luster is all there.
Economy, maybe, but it's OK to enjoy it raw too. I think you're correct on not needing to pay extra for attribution as the D/D does have its own PCGS number. I find it rather difficult to grade buffs from photos (or even in-hand), but look through CoinFacts at the MS66 and MS67 coins. To me, TPG certification is really only useful at the $100-$200 value, except in cases of uncertain authenticity.
This isn't exactly the same variety, but it will give you a single data point to compare with. Compare strike detail around the hair knot, the horn, the shoulder fur, and in the lettering:
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Nice pickup for $1 for sure though!
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I agree with those in the 64 camp. More likely even a 63..
Nice coin though and a great buy at $1!
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