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'Dem buffalos...
Kccoin
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...have really been growing on me. I had never understood why they are such a popular series until the past six months or so.
Here are three wild coins I had rounded up on a summer vacation. Guess the grade, give your opinion, or feel free to post a bufflao nickel of your own
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I collected them for a long time. The only coin I "Almost" had a full set of. Trying really hard not to go back to them because I know they are addictive. I tell myself I will buy just one or 2, but I know that's just a gateway again LOL! Yours are great.
The horns and eyes on the 2nd and 3rd buffalos are sharp. You can't buy just one. I so agree. Peace Roy
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Must resist, must resist, must resist.
Pete
In order, 21, 13d, 13s. All are decent coins.
rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
I've been collecting 'em for 56 years. It's a fascinating series with all kinds of die and die stage varieties and many dates that are very difficult to find well struck (and some that are impossible to find fully struck.) Your 1921 is a very nice coin-I'll agree with Pete on that one.
Here's a few of mine-
Gosh, there's been some gorgeous buffalo nickels on the forum recently. I know gorgeous isn't a technical grade but it's the first word that comes to mind. Yeah, must resist....or not. Either way I really appreciate seeing them all.
Here is my favorite....
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
A monster business strike....
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
That 1913 is a DEE-FECTIVE coin. I'd have ta get me a better example.
Pete
That 1916 is counterfeit! They don't strike up THAT good...................
Pete
Ha Ha Ha!!!!
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
Never seen liberty struck up like that.
That's because the whole obverse was redone in 1916 to strengthen the date and LIBERTY.
Pete
Nicely matched pieces. I’d go with 63 on all three of them. My set has been ‘done’ for a couple years but can’t help myself from looking for upgrades or variety. Here is one I found in the wild this summer that was just attributed as a two feather.
Buffalo Nickel Digital Album
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nice ones kc
Hoard the keys.
@BUFFNIXX.... Wow... that '16 Reverse may be the best struck Buffalo I have ever seen.... sure is amazing.... Cheers, RickO
That is a lovely group of Buffs, Kyle.
Type2: I like that 15-P a lot! The heavy clash makes it look like Iron Tail forgot to shave.
Pete
thread bump. here are two I was able to grab at small show last month
Here's another one I bought recently.
very nice. Love the color!
I love mine too .....
Hey Kccoin is that 1916 a DDO. the date sure looks DD. A lot of really beautiful coins shown here.
Bob Sr CEO Fieldtechs
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I own more buffaloes than any other series, so I certainly understand the fascination. I bought both of these raw in 2018.
A few more. The '38-D is fully prooflike.
DDO
Just back from our host
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Very beautiful Buffs being posted. Here's another of mine
1930 5-leg
That '30-S is a nice Class VI DDO. Yours is a nice one!
Nice and clean fields, and a fully formed top feather to boot!
Even Danno would like to "Book it".
Pete
Pete-
Every example of this variety that I've seen in XF or better shows a far above average strike.
This coin is in the mail and I should have in-hand tomorrow.
PCGS MS67+ 1938-D Buffalo Nickel
I picked this one raw many years ago
wow very nice coins getting posted
@clarkbar04 Love the pastel colors on your '28. Can't say I have seen that before
@koynekwest dare I call your 38-d a moose? for it is clearly a buffalo
Here's my Buffalo, or is it a Bison. You decide. Thanks !!!
buffalo, bison ; tomatoe, tomatoh , its all good. Thanks for sharing!
good looking note
the herd goes bump in the night
these were wild. Anyone else have any new coins?
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wow @crazyhounddog your '13 - 1 looks super gemmy
They have REALLY grown on me as well. Don't own a single coin, but I've pondered building a set, maybe in 63/64. Beautiful coins! Americana at it's best.
P.S.
Short Buffalo story... God's honest truth. I was in a gas station about 15 years ago in Bellevue, WA. The guy ahead of me bought a pack of cigs. He paid in exact change...some dollar bills and a 6 or 7 Buffalo nickels! I got a quick look...they all looked VG or worse. Heavily worn. The dude (30-ish) walked out and I quickly asked the cashier "I'll buy those". Answer: "Nope", as he slid them directly into his pocket.
WTH???
Dave
Thank you. It’s one of my favorites. It’s graded at 66 but it’s always looked way better than the grade assigned to me.
Thanks again for the complement 😉
Joe
They're the best executed of the renaissance designs as Jim Fraser had control over much of the process, more so than the other artists did.
Man, I miss seeing Julian (kccoin) at shows. He had a great eye for original skins too. RIP Brother