Here is the PCGS photo. What do you think of the grade. Should I try the upgrade game now? It does seem better that most of the MS63s out there. What do you think kept it from a higher grade?
@savitale said:
Wow. Amazing that it wasn't harshly cleaned or damaged. That's an awesome pick.
The dime is no slouch either. Those are really tough to find with original surfaces though. Did you send it in too?
I didn't send the dime in. I thought that it would just come back as cleaned because of the super black toning. But I will be considering it on my next submission.
@gummibear said:
Here is the PCGS photo. What do you think of the grade. Should I try the upgrade game now? It does seem better that most of the MS63s out there. What do you think kept it from a higher grade?
I don’t think it would cac at 63 let alone upgrade. Strike, luster disruptions, hits on Buffalo and rims. Count your blessings and keep it moving. While I know marks on the rev are counted less it should be the opposite when the rev is the money side like this coin IMHO
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@gummibear said:
Here is the PCGS photo. What do you think of the grade. Should I try the upgrade game now? It does seem better that most of the MS63s out there. What do you think kept it from a higher grade?
I don’t think it would cac at 63 let alone upgrade. Strike, luster disruptions, hits on Buffalo and rims. Count your blessings and keep it moving. While I know marks on the rev are counted less it should be the opposite when the rev is the money side like this coin IMHO
Thanks for your input. I am over the moon that it did come back with a grade since I was worried that it may have been cleaned on the charm bracelet. I was just looking at lots of other graded coins on ebay that were graded higher but did not look as nice as what I thought mine was. So, before it came back I was thinking it would either be no grade or a 64. But,
I have always had a tough time grading buffaloes because of the vast differences in strike and the die erosion. I also have always absolutely loved uncirculated Buffaloes with nice luster.
@gummibear said:
Here is the PCGS photo. What do you think of the grade. Should I try the upgrade game now? It does seem better that most of the MS63s out there. What do you think kept it from a higher grade?
I don’t think it would cac at 63 let alone upgrade. Strike, luster disruptions, hits on Buffalo and rims. Count your blessings and keep it moving. While I know marks on the rev are counted less it should be the opposite when the rev is the money side like this coin IMHO
Thanks for your input. I am over the moon that it did come back with a grade since I was worried that it may have been cleaned on the charm bracelet. I was just looking at lots of other graded coins on ebay that were graded higher but did not look as nice as what I thought mine was. So, before it came back I was thinking it would either be no grade or a 64. But,
I have always had a tough time grading buffaloes because of the vast differences in strike and the die erosion. I also have always absolutely loved uncirculated Buffaloes with nice luster.
It is a hell of a story and you suck is def warranted. It is a nice coin and I get 63, that said ownership always adds a point.
Well done, put a normal 37d (AU) back in the bracket BTW
Does it really have to upgrade ? Does it really have to CAC ? A freaking 3 leg in a charm bracelet and you want to squeeze out more. The HOME RUN has been hit.
@JimTyler said:
Does it really have to upgrade ? Does it really have to CAC ? A freaking 3 leg in a charm bracelet and you want to squeeze out more. The HOME RUN has been hit.
It is not about squeezing out more from it or being disappointed in the value, I’m beyond thrilled with that and right now I doubt I will ever sell it. It was more about being disappointed in my grading ability on a raw coin. And yes I do see this as pretty much a grand slam home run.
Thanks
Speaking of charm bracelets. I recently lost one. It had a few coins on it, including an old dime and a buffalo nickel. It was lost somewhere between Ocean City Maryland, and Venice Beach California. Anybody seen it?
@blaircountycoin said:
Speaking of charm bracelets. I recently lost one. It had a few coins on it, including an old dime and a buffalo nickel. It was lost somewhere between Ocean City Maryland, and Venice Beach California. Anybody seen it?
I don't think it is the one you lost. It has a charm from Catalina Island which is just west of Venice.
Thanks to all for the congratulations. Still sinking in how lucky I got.
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i'm quite pleased someone in numsimatics found this and that it is pristine. uncanny!
coagulations!
Congratulations!
Love the success stories with coins!
Really awesome find there.
Great eye!
Here is the PCGS photo. What do you think of the grade. Should I try the upgrade game now? It does seem better that most of the MS63s out there. What do you think kept it from a higher grade?
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I didn't send the dime in. I thought that it would just come back as cleaned because of the super black toning. But I will be considering it on my next submission.
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WOW! Congrats!
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Congratulations on your Cherry pick.
I really like your naming the the coin "Lucky Charm".
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Excellent result!!
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I don’t think it would cac at 63 let alone upgrade. Strike, luster disruptions, hits on Buffalo and rims. Count your blessings and keep it moving. While I know marks on the rev are counted less it should be the opposite when the rev is the money side like this coin IMHO
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That is a very nice cherrypick. Congrats.
If you want to send it to CAC and don't have a membership, let me know and you can submit it with my next sub.
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That has pretty good luster for a 3 legged. Maybe that gash on the bison's shoulder held it back.
This could "should" be a human interest story in Coin World. I believe it's a great story that should make your local news and then go nationwide!
Thanks for your input. I am over the moon that it did come back with a grade since I was worried that it may have been cleaned on the charm bracelet. I was just looking at lots of other graded coins on ebay that were graded higher but did not look as nice as what I thought mine was. So, before it came back I was thinking it would either be no grade or a 64. But,
I have always had a tough time grading buffaloes because of the vast differences in strike and the die erosion. I also have always absolutely loved uncirculated Buffaloes with nice luster.
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Congrats! I've been collecting 50 years plus and never have come close to a find like yours. Enjoy it
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I like it as a 63. FWIW I think yours is more appealing than the toned one that sold at HA for $4900+
https://coins.ha.com/itm/buffalo-nickels/nickels/1937-d-5c-three-legged-fs-901-ms63-pcgs-pcgs-38475-/a/1327-3382.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
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I agree that YOU SUCK
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Who on this forum is the current emcee in charge of officially bestowing the coveted 'You Suck' to gummibear?
It is a hell of a story and you suck is def warranted. It is a nice coin and I get 63, that said ownership always adds a point.
Well done, put a normal 37d (AU) back in the bracket BTW
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Does it really have to upgrade ? Does it really have to CAC ? A freaking 3 leg in a charm bracelet and you want to squeeze out more. The HOME RUN has been hit.
It is not about squeezing out more from it or being disappointed in the value, I’m beyond thrilled with that and right now I doubt I will ever sell it. It was more about being disappointed in my grading ability on a raw coin. And yes I do see this as pretty much a grand slam home run.
Thanks
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In a charm bracelet?!! wow!!! ...
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Unbelievable. Congrats!
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Wow nice cherry pick!
As others have previously mentioned... You Suck! ;-)
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Amazing. And so great that someone who can fully appreciate it plucked it out of the sale (and shared here).
Absolutely incredible find.
Speaking of charm bracelets. I recently lost one. It had a few coins on it, including an old dime and a buffalo nickel. It was lost somewhere between Ocean City Maryland, and Venice Beach California. Anybody seen it?
Well done
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I don't think it is the one you lost. It has a charm from Catalina Island which is just west of Venice.
Thanks to all for the congratulations. Still sinking in how lucky I got.
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Thanks for shattering my hopes on finding it. Again congrats on a lifetime find!
Absolute, no doubt, not even a whisper of a doubt, YOU SUCK!!! Huge congrats, great pick! I love these finds!
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'Real American Treasure' would probably love to hear this story... Congratulations!
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