What does this Buffalo nickel grade?

Blackhawk · August 21, 2006 12:04PM

Louis · August 21, 2006 12:05PM

45

MFH · August 21, 2006 12:08PM

53

DMWJR · August 21, 2006 12:10PM

could be cleaned

Numismanic · August 21, 2006 12:13PM

55

TwoSides2aCoin · August 21, 2006 12:13PM

xf-40
... maybe Louis is right

some marks on the leg and wear on the buffalo's head, coupled with the flat horn, makes me wonder if the coin will surpass that.

The rim looks a bit weak from 2 to 4 o'clock on the obverse, too.

zeus135 · August 21, 2006 12:14PM

AU50

gyocomgd · August 21, 2006 12:18PM

An XF grade seems real low from here. Just the tiniest bit of rub on the hip and who's to say from the photo that it's from circulation. The luster probably isn't exceptional, and both the buffalo and the hair above the knot look a little marked up. But the strike is pretty good for a 28-D. On balance I'd guess it's 58 at least, and maybe market grade 62.

LincolnCentMan · August 21, 2006 12:21PM

53 possibly cleaned

David

Leiana · August 21, 2006 12:58PM

Looks like a 58.

-Amanda

cape · August 21, 2006 1:05PM

au details,cleaned

123cents · August 21, 2006 1:08PM

AU-55.

SamByrd · August 21, 2006 1:09PM

au50 average strike for the date

SilverEagles92 · August 21, 2006 1:14PM

58 IMO

originalisbest · August 21, 2006 1:22PM

58, possibly MS if the luster rolls over the high points OK. As to the XF'ers, a '28-D isn't like a '38-D. It's a pretty appealing coin, if I were grading it just from the image, I'd have to lean AU-58, might feel different in person.

Often times though, Buffalos with excellent detail but muted luster I see in holders at AU-53 or 55 - they do like to reward luster, so this may depend on how it compares to other '28-D examples.

Tonedbuff · August 21, 2006 1:36PM

AU55. Luster does not appear strong enough for a 58.

HighRelief · August 21, 2006 2:10PM

Cleaned AU50

Shamika · August 21, 2006 2:12PM

I do not think the coin is cleaned. AU55

jmj3esq · August 21, 2006 10:33PM

EF40

MJH · August 21, 2006 10:41PM

Xf40 with AU Details

buffnut · August 22, 2006 5:14AM

Looks original to me. Its either AU58 or 62 like stated earlier. This is a classic example of how strike deficiencies can look like more wear than is actually present. 28D's are known for mushy strikes, especially on the central reverse.

ad4400 · August 23, 2006 1:28AM

I'm in the 55 crowd. Luster and wear says 58 but there appears to be a few too many dings to say 58. Nice coin nonetheless.

What does this Buffalo nickel grade?

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