Grade this 1918 slabbed buffalo nickel -- the grading class continues.
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Take a stab at grading this 1918 slabbed buffalo nickel. I know it is hard to grade just from one set of pictures but.....
Let me know what you think. Will post the slab and grade when enough people respond. 
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MS66.
It appears to have full mint bloom along with that light blue and pastel purple color that sometimes forms on these when they have superior luster. Please keep in mind I am going by these images only and what I don't see might change the grade, but MS66 is the answer from these images.
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It may be too early for me - though not by the clock....I would say, MS64.... Cheers, RickO
If I was buying that coin from that picture my range would be AU58-MS62.
63-64.
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Very well struck 1918 not many were, I would say that this should be in the MS65 Range, no marks on the cheek, Hair Braid is good not weak, and Buffalos hair on shoulder is a little weak but the hip bone and flank are there which many did not have Overall I like this coin!! maybe even give it a Plus. definitely a keeper!!
Should be a 65+ and maybe a 66.
Jim
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I'm at 65, but wouldn't be at all surprised with a 66.
MS65.
63 - long horizontal scratch on the reverse from above the eye to middle of the top of the leg
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Buffalo nickels can be tough to grade from images since a slight rub is harder to discern with only 2-D images. There looks to be slight toning or a rub on the Indian's cheekbone and the Bison's hip. So ... AU-58+ or MS-66.
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I would say MS63. The strike may be strong for the date, but is weak nonetheless, IMO.
I would give it a 63 based on the mushy reverse strike. I'll bet it actually grades much higher, tho.
i see perhaps some type of contact chatter but i cant see the scratch. if you have time can you outline the area specifically? gotta get my eyes dialed in. ty
I can't get a feeling at all from the images....so I'll wait and then I can't be wrong!
I'm at 64 due to some strike softness. 1918s did come that way, but I'm not sure how much the services considered that.
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MS66
I'd say 64. The coin has a nicely detailed knot and central area, which for some reason was lacking on most 1918s.
Pete
On first look 64 but after another look over I'm going with 65
My guess is 66.
I can get on the 66 boat for this one
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Probably In a 66+ holder.
Ms64
Some chatter on the Buffalo yet still going to call it at MS67.
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Ain't it time for a reveal the Grade???
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I guess that's why I'm not a professional grader.
what is the grade?
I'll let BUFFNIXX divulge that.
Thus far, this hasn’t been much of a grading class. 😉
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Could probably be renamed “coins the OP doesn’t agree with the grade on”.
Agreed. PCGS can be brutal when it comes to mushy strikes. Really only deserves at ,most a 64 grade despite the 65/66 luster and surfaces. I learned this lesson too many times on exceptionally clean but mushy 1934/35 D and S Buffs. No strike....no grade. Thankfully, the TPGs seem to brutalize 20th century coins for strike more than 19th century coins.
And the grade is ????????
I have returned to this thread enough times to worry my wife that there is something prurient on my computer, and my dogs have given up on getting treats, snax, or a walk.
Now I'm supposed to venture to some other site to locate the grade on a simple Buff ????
Hmmmmmmmm . . . .
Drunner
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One of the previous posts - see the one from FullHorn - indicated where you can find the grade, if you'd like to go look.
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Well, if it's owned by Pinnacle Rarities, it's certainly not graded MS63/64. That would basically suggest 66 or higher.
No need to keep it a secret, the thing is listed in their inventory and FWIW I agree with the grade and apparently so did JA. They also have it listed for slightly less than it sold for in 2017.
https://www.pinnacle-rarities.com/1918-5c-buffalo-nickel-pcgs-ms66-cac-52284568.html
https://www.pcgs.com/cert/82190029
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The fact that I guessed low on the grade (which is 66 CAC, whereas my guess was 65) only tells me the picture is compromising the coin's liquidity. It doesn't tell me I don't know how to grade Buffalo Nickels, which very well may be true. Here it is on Heritage's site, where the pictures make me feel better about the coin.
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Ditto. Heritage pics are much better.
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