Has anyone seen a buffalo nickel like this?.. should I send it in? Thanks

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  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Post mint damage.

    Someone applied “something” to put a “mask” over the eyes to simulate war paint or something

    A random example:

    The Buf should look like this (CoinFacts):

  • Oldhoopster
    Oldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It will cost you around $50+ for grading, fees, and postage to send it in.

    I agree with @Hemispherical It's damaged. Looks like some type of solder or braze, but it really doesn't matter what caused the damage, the numismatic value has been reduced

    Member of the ANA since 1982
  • Mystekka
    Mystekka Posts: 95 ✭
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    Alright thank you guys, I appreciate it!!!.. I thought it might have been a mint error.. 😏

  • ifthevamzarockin
    ifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,915 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like glue. ;)

  • Treashunt
    Treashunt Posts: 6,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    save your money

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • Nomader
    Nomader Posts: 151 ✭✭✭
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    1973 Kennedy! Mintmark placement? Opinions?

  • Oldhoopster
    Oldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 7, 2020 4:17PM
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    It's damage, not a mintmark. The coin took a hit after it left a mint.

    FYI - If you have a question, it's best to start a new thread. This thread is about buffalo nickels. Members won't have any idea that there is question about a Kennedy half tacked on to the end of it

    Member of the ANA since 1982
  • Jimnight
    Jimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    PMD.

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