MAybe a pipe dream, but... Buff. Nickel Q.

jhusman · January 30, 2007 12:49AM

Is there an easy way to tell if I have a matte proof buffalo nickel? I picked up a really, really nice nickel, and I think(hope) it might me matte proof. How would I find out for sure?

Barndog · January 30, 2007 12:55AM

send it to PCGS to be graded

airplanenut · January 30, 2007 12:59AM

Post a picture... it should have squared off, not sharp rims. Also, make sure it's a date that had matte proofs produced... I've made that mistake before

jhusman · January 30, 2007 1:02AM

I can't do a picture - I have tried and tried, with no avail. My camera is just bad.

When you say "squared rims" , please explain.

It is a 1913 Type 1.

TomB · January 30, 2007 7:11AM

Many 1913 type I buffalo nickels will look especially attractive and matte-like. The odds of it being a matte proof, however, are prohibitive. Without an image there is really no way anyone could encourage you that you have found such a piece.

gyocomgd · January 30, 2007 8:12AM

Forget about it, unless you're experienced you won't be able to tell the difference between a great business strike and a proof--even knowledgeable buff collectors can be fooled.
Not having pix doesn't help. Send it to PCGS.
p.s. The rims will be exceptionally broad and will be bevelled--the inside portion should be sharp to the touch.

MAybe a pipe dream, but... Buff. Nickel Q.

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