PL obverse. 1929-D Buffalo Nickel.
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I apologize in advance for photo's. Trying to photograph PL's I find very difficult!
I'm always in search of interesting proof-like examples to add to my collection. I recently came across this nickel, a 1929-D Buffalo. The strike is typical for date, a bit weak, yet, what I found mesmerizing was the PL obverse. The obverse die was apparently heavily polished; with fields fully PL. The reverse has a semi-pl finish but not as polished as obverse. Toning on reverse is a light to dark golden, and obverse has faint splotches of blue.
This series is exceedingly rare for PL designation. Not many exist; but they are out there!
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Something doesn't look quite right to me.
Let me get my Coke bottle glasses and see if it helps.
Hard to tell through the flip. I can kinda tell in the last pic but it also looks like it might be some ice blue toning.
Seller has better pictures. Couldn't copy, so here is listing. Thanks.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1929-D-Buffalo-Nickel-Choice-Uncirculated-Semi-Prooflike-Rare-0319-16/132996446265?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
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How's it compare to yours? @cameonut2011
Thanks @KollectorKing . Appreciate your help. I need to learn how to do that with my phone!
If you have an iPhone click on off/on switch, then the home button to shoot screen shots
(my daughter taught me that).
Uggh, no. I'm an Android/Samsung guy...but your right in asking daughter...I'll have to ask my son how to do what you did but with a Samsung phone. Thanks.
I think the plastic flip & weak strike threw me off for a minute.
Pheww...for a minute I thought my pics. lol!
Push the power button and the volume down button simultaneously. It'll sound like it took a picture. It'll then be in your photo gallery.
I sold a MS66 1926 a few years ago which was PL on both sides.
Son of a gun...I just tried this, and it worked. Thanks!!!
I agree with the "semi-prooflike" description. The mirrors on mine are deeper.
Strange buffalo the obverse doesn’t match the reverse only one side of the die polished?
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
Obverse is full PL- reverse is semi-pl. > @jabba said:
Yes, it happens like that. Obverse is full PL, reverse is semi-pl. I have several coins that have full PL obverse, yet, reverse is semi-pl, to a regular, run of the mill business strike. Nothing is perfect, esp. in our hobby.
That’s interesting I haven’t ran across one yet but will have to add one to my collection at some point
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
I should indicate too; that is with other series with obverse PL, and with reverse semi-pl, to regular strike. Jefferson Nickels, Mercury Dimes, and Washington Quarters....
I've never owned, up til now, a PL obverse Buff. These are so rare.
Nice Buff... those PL Buffs are hard to find..... When I was in 'Buff fever' some years back, I searched for one, never did find one ....Cheers, RickO
1834-d and 1935-d come fully proof like too.
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"