Grade the 38d/d

baccaruda · July 27, 2004 12:12PM

I'm no good grading Buffs. Worth slabbing?

Placid · July 27, 2004 12:19PM

The grade it would need to be 66/67 is not a grade that is easy if even possible to judge from an image.

mojorizn · July 27, 2004 12:24PM

tough to tell. Is that the true toning? I don't see much chatter except in the reverse field in front of the left rear leg and a possible spot directly in front of the nose. Obverse looks clean except the spot in front of the indian's mouth. If these are not carbon spots or apparent digs or gouges I'd say it's in the 66-7 range.

mojo

baccaruda · July 27, 2004 12:42PM

Overall, the coin has a pleasing gold tone but not as pronounced as the image would indicate. Thanks for the input.

Shamika · July 27, 2004 1:49PM

I think it's easily 65, likely 66. The strike could be better.

grip · July 27, 2004 2:02PM

Shamika
Im not a buff collector,so educate me,were could the strike improve?
Al

airplanenut · July 27, 2004 2:16PM

I think the area above the front leg could be a little stronger--remember, 1938-Ds are the strongest strikes of the series, so a weak strike affects these coins more than any other date.

Jeremy

smprfi · July 27, 2004 4:53PM

ms-66

fivecents · July 27, 2004 8:41PM

MS66, but might only MS65 due to rim nics. imo

Shamika · July 28, 2004 10:01AM

<< <i>Shamika
Im not a buff collector, so educate me. were could the strike improve? >>

Look at the images below. The areas that I've circled show five locations that are very well struck, but not very well struck on the nickle that is the subject of this post.

The hair just above the Indian's braid, the feather at the 9:00 position, and the area on the Buffalo's shoulder instantly label this coin as being short of a full strike.

1938-D Buffalos are known for their outstanding strikes. In fact, finding a softly struck 1938-D would almost be an anomoly.

JRocco · July 28, 2004 10:14AM

Great explanation Shamika. You are an asset to these boards.

baccaruda · July 28, 2004 12:26PM

Excellent Shamika - thanks for the insight.

grip · July 28, 2004 12:40PM

Shamika
Thanks for taking the time to post this,I appreciate it,as most will.
Al

Grade the 38d/d

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