1914-S Buffalo Nickel lamination error..?

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Azurescens
Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 25, 2017 7:56AM in U.S. Coin Forum

Good morning to all!

I came across this 1914-S Buffalo Nickel.


I believe it's a lamination...? The metal is bent and folded over where it was struck and some stray pieces are forced into the coin.

Just curious if this adds or detracts from the value, and what grade it might be or what it may be worth.

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  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,845 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Good Morning to you too. To me, that looks PMD (Post Mint Damage). It looks pretty cool, actually. I'm no expert but I think it would take away from it's value? When I first glanced at it I thought it was similar to that one I seen on the forum slabbed by our Host. In which is truly valued more because of its appearance. I think crazyhounddog , (Joe) had in his collection? :)

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  • Azurescens
    Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    When you say slabbed by our host you mean graded and put in a holder by PCGS right? They're good folk. Always liked them over everyone else.

    How do I search for the one that you speak of?

    I took a break from the coin game 1990-2013, so I'm kind of rusty. Boy I wish we had Google when I was a kid.

  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like the one I have..And it's lamination.

  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,845 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Azurescens said:
    When you say slabbed by our host you mean graded and put in a holder by PCGS right? They're good folk. Always liked them over everyone else.

    How do I search for the one that you speak of?

    I took a break from the coin game 1990-2013, so I'm kind of rusty. Boy I wish we had Google when I was a kid.

    Yeah, I'm trying to find it for 'ya. Yes, PCGS is the best worldwide, hands down! If you're going to slab it, make it PCGS.
    I'm pretty sure the coin I'm talking about is a double strike Buffalo in the PCGS Holder?

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  • Azurescens
    Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @grip said:
    Looks like the one I have..And it's lamination.

    Cool thanks! Do you mind posting pictures of yours?

    Fixed the autocorrect thanks for pointing that out (lamentation lol).

    I've got another one on an 1883 nickel, from 11:00-5:00, and a really nice MS red-brown wheat cent. I remember them being really popular in new England in the late 80s early 90s. They were everywhere, but for moon money.

  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sorry, I deleted the picture from my HD.

  • Azurescens
    Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Bacon eggs pancakes and coffee are ready. I hope you all have a fantastic day. Thank you again for this great forum PCGS.

  • WoodenJefferson
    WoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
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    Classic example of lamination and it looks like it is still peeling.

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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @WoodenJefferson said:
    Classic example of lamination and it looks like it is still peeling.

    yeah what he said.

  • 291fifth
    291fifth Posts: 25,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It looks like a lamination to me. It is very unattractive and the lamination probably greatly cuts the value of the coin unless you can find a "live one" who thinks such defects are cool and is willing to pay a premium.

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  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,795 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    For sure a lamination. And a nice one it is.

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  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, it is a lamination for sure.

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  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I do believe that is lamination. A larger image would help. Back in the day the mint was purchasing the nickel alloy from outside vendors and the recipe was not correct or they just did a bad job. At any rate the planchets were plagued with this problem of lamination. This can also be seen by the streaking on many buffalo nickels from the early years.

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  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Here's a 16-s Buff with the same problem.


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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I agree with the lamination verdict.... it is a significant example though... quite prominent. Cheers, RickO

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