1) At the top of the back of the "D" in UNITED. Triangular die chip (above the surface) pointing directly backwards
2) On the flat inside portion of the rim, from 7:30 to 8:30. A perfectly formed perfectly straight incuse "scratch" that someone else can explain in the morning.
Well this puppy is now back on eBay, the lot number is 302440962711 in case any one want to take a look at it. You can get it for $120 as they offer a $30 dollar discount if you put it in you basket. I had not seen eBay do that before. Too bad it has the rim damage at 5 o’clock on the reverse, else I would be interested cause I think the toning is original.
DOES ANYONE ELSE AGREE WITH ME ON THE TONING?? ORIGINAL OR AT???
Collector of Buffalo Nickels and other 20th century United States Coinage a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
@Shamika said:
That is NOT a proof. Too many marks and piss poor strike
I agree on the strike. But there really is no limit on the amount of marks a proof can have. Remember "Proof" is the strike, not the state of preservation. Check this out - a Proof 2!
@BUFFNIXX said:
Well this puppy is now back on eBay, the lot number is 302440962711 in case any one want to take a look at it. You can get it for $120 as they offer a $30 dollar discount if you put it in you basket. I had not seen eBay do that before. Too bad it has the rim damage at 5 o’clock on the reverse, else I would be interested cause I think the toning is original.
DOES ANYONE ELSE AGREE WITH ME ON THE TONING?? ORIGINAL OR AT???
Toning looks artificial to me. Or even if "original" it's because of some exposure to a foreign substance not simple aging.
@Shamika said:
That is NOT a proof. Too many marks and piss poor strike
I agree on the strike. But there really is no limit on the amount of marks a proof can have. Remember "Proof" is the strike, not the state of preservation. Check this out - a Proof 2!
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He says-"This was purchased as a Matte Proof, late die state."
I don't think there IS such a thing.
I'll add photos to ColonelJessup's descriptions.
from a recent 1914 PR-67 at Heritage Auctions:
https://coins.ha.com/itm/buffalo-nickels/nickels/1914-5c-pr67-pcgs/a/1251-3639.s?ic4=ListView-Thumbnail-071515#
Perfect !
Thank you
That is NOT a proof. Too many marks and piss poor strike
Well this puppy is now back on eBay, the lot number is 302440962711 in case any one want to take a look at it. You can get it for $120 as they offer a $30 dollar discount if you put it in you basket. I had not seen eBay do that before. Too bad it has the rim damage at 5 o’clock on the reverse, else I would be interested cause I think the toning is original.
DOES ANYONE ELSE AGREE WITH ME ON THE TONING?? ORIGINAL OR AT???
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
I agree on the strike. But there really is no limit on the amount of marks a proof can have. Remember "Proof" is the strike, not the state of preservation. Check this out - a Proof 2!
https://coins.ha.com/itm/liberty-nickels/nickels/1886-5c-corroded-damaged-pr2-icg-pr2-details-ngc-census-0-642-pcgs-population-0-856-mintage-4-290-3884-/a/28112-22096.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
Toning looks artificial to me. Or even if "original" it's because of some exposure to a foreign substance not simple aging.
ANY IDEA HOW ICG COULD DETERMINE THIS WAS A PROOF “BACK IN THE DAY” BEFORE IT HIT THE ROAD TO WEAR AND AND OBLIVION AND RUIN?
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"