A new purchase I'd like to share

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crazyhounddog
crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I feel very fortunate to be able to add this 1928 buffalo nickel to my herd. It's a PCGS 66 but to my eyes I would probably grade it a bit higher. It has the strike and a certain look I can't resist along with the luster that's off the charts. To me it looks like it was struck with fresh dies as I don't see any stress on the surfaces.
Thanks for looking and comments are always welcome.
Happy hunting,


The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

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  • alaura22
    alaura22 Posts: 3,963 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Pretty coin
    Congrats

    Mike
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  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like it was just struck. Very nice Buff.

  • Swampboy
    Swampboy Posts: 13,256 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Just beautiful Joe
    🍺

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  • erwindoc
    erwindoc Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Love it!

  • JimTyler
    JimTyler Posts: 4,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 10, 2022 1:48PM
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    Is that a scratch below the eye to the hair braid ? I see a faint double scratch near the center a sign of a staple scratch.

  • ifthevamzarockin
    ifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,915 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Lookin' good! :)

    Much nicer than the sellers photos.

    Did the other one arrive?

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,391 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Beautiful, razor-sharp blazer!!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • USMarine6
    USMarine6 Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Geez what a luster bomb!! You certainly have an eye for the good stuff. Nice work Joe.

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A way cool score

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @JimTyler said:
    Is that a scratch below the eye to the hair braid ? I see a faint double scratch near the center a sign of a staple scratch.

    Actually that is a straight line of toning. It happens sometimes.

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • joeykoins
    joeykoins Posts: 18,845 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Joe, you are the "Buffalo Nickel" King!
    That Buff has the ultimate Luster, dude!
    Thanks for sharing, Joe.
    ;)
    <3

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  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 10, 2022 2:17PM
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    @ifthevamzarockin said:
    Lookin' good! :)

    Much nicer than the sellers photos.

    Did the other one arrive?

    It arrived alright. Its real beauty. I’ll send you a pic.
    I’d post it here but I’m more than sure it would distract from this one😜

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • Batman23
    Batman23 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice looking buff. you chose... wisely.

  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Agreed. Clearly a high end 66. Absolutely love this nickel.

    Dave

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  • OAKSTAR
    OAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Candy coin for sure. Stunning!!

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • jesbroken
    jesbroken Posts: 11,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Another addition to one of the best looking herds available. Congrats Joe and thanks for shariing.
    Jim


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  • 1Bufffan
    1Bufffan Posts: 675 ✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like it just came off the "Press", Great looking coin definite keeper, and they don't get any better than that, very few are that nice.

  • edgar
    edgar Posts: 886 ✭✭✭✭
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    @crazyhounddog said:

    How do you take such amazing photos?

    And through the holder at that!

    (l8-)>>

  • NumisOxide
    NumisOxide Posts: 11,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow superb! Super pic.

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @edgar said:

    @crazyhounddog said:

    How do you take such amazing photos?

    And through the holder at that!

    I am a retired old guy that loves this forum and the people here. If I can help anyone along with coin imaging I’m most always around and will be more than happy to do what I can.
    Thank you to all for the kind words about my new coin and my photography,
    Joe

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @crazyhounddog.... That is a super beautiful Buff, Joe. I would bet it would CAC if submitted. Great pictures as well. Cheers, RickO

  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice!

    Collector, occasional seller

  • rip_f
    rip_f Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭
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    Super gem!
    I'd suspect that's a die crack in LIBE, but it doesn't extend to the rim, or does it?

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @rip_f said:
    Super gem!
    I'd suspect that's a die crack in LIBE, but it doesn't extend to the rim, or does it?

    Not a die crack. I think what you’re referring to is a combination of doubling and possibly some die chips in those letters when struck. I see some more die chips in the number 8.
    Thanks

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  • Eldorado9
    Eldorado9 Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Dats Pretty!

  • Paradisefound
    Paradisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2, 2022 9:36AM
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    Just the BEAUTY @crazyhounddog <3 Happy to see you Happy having her in your collection

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Paradisefound said:
    Just the BEAUTY @crazyhounddog <3 Happy to see you Happy having her in your collection

    Are you back I hope😊

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • PerryHall
    PerryHall Posts: 47,749 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Paradisefound said:
    Just the BEAUTY @crazyhounddog <3 Happy to see you Happy having her in your collection

    You were missed. I hope you can stick around. :)

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  • Paradisefound
    Paradisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I will try ..... hope you are well and still SIZZLING :*<3

    @PerryHall said:

    @Paradisefound said:
    Just the BEAUTY @crazyhounddog <3 Happy to see you Happy having her in your collection

    You were missed. I hope you can stick around. :)

  • clarkbar04
    clarkbar04 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thats a beaut! Love the ice blue!

    MS66 taste on an MS63 budget.
  • divecchia
    divecchia Posts: 6,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That's a beauty for sure.

    Congrats on your pickup.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
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  • BuffaloIronTail
    BuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,765 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That coin must have been one of the first coins to come off the new chromium plated dies that Chief Engraver John Sinnock tested on those SP 1927 Buffs found in his personal collection.

    As a rule, the 1928 Buffalo Nickels from Philadelphia were not super great. The strike was a little light and they tended to show weak central details.

    See. experience and knowledge go a long way in figuring out what to add to a collection.

    Nice coin Joe!

    Pete

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  • oih82w8
    oih82w8 Posts: 13,206 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    There goes another great looking Buffalo that I will never be able to obtain. (sarcasm)

    Seriously, superb example!

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  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Really nice Joe, as usual. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  • nwcoast
    nwcoast Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That’s a great coin Joe!
    Incredible strike and luster.
    Congratulations and as always, your photography is something to aspire to!

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