1921-S Buffalo nickel--tough date!

gyocomgd · February 27, 2007 11:43PM

I purchased this in the old green holder. I don't see it as an upgrade, but certainly as a very solid piece. The luster is fantastic, and the splotchy, random nature of the coloring shows character. The obverse strike is terrific, the reverse less so. It was difficult to photograph this coin real well.

Longacre · February 27, 2007 11:47PM

65. I like the color.

Have you been hitting the driving range? I look forward to lifting a few bucks from you when the season starts.

cape · February 27, 2007 11:53PM

typical 21s with weak buffalo hair details, but i like the coin as a very pq 64.

gyocomgd · February 27, 2007 11:53PM

<< <i>65. I like the color.

Have you been hitting the driving range? I look forward to lifting a few bucks from you when the season starts.

>>

No golf since early November, so you're in great shape. I'll give you four strokes a side, and we'll bet your collection against mine.

ricko · February 27, 2007 11:55PM

Nice coin Guy... some high point wear but very good strike... excellent braid detail. Cheers, RickO

gyocomgd · February 27, 2007 11:58PM

Here's the plastic. I inanely feel a sense of comfort and satisfaction seeing a coin in an ogh.

Merc · February 28, 2007 12:01AM

Pretty coin. The obverse looks perfect in your picture. I would guess the weaker strike will keep it at a 64. it would be hard to upgrade from that coin.

PrivateCoinCollector · February 28, 2007 12:10AM

Much nicer then this old dog I recently found.

TwoSides2aCoin · February 28, 2007 12:13AM

<< <i>Much nicer then this old dog I recently found.

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Dog is man's best friend

guitarwes · February 28, 2007 12:18AM

Just look at the lustre and clean fields on the OBV., and the REV for that matter.

Great colour, and yeah, the strike on the Rev. is soft(head and cape), but hey.....who cares, it's a MS 21-S!

another beautiful Buff!

Gosh, I still can't get over those OBV fields, that thing must blind you.

gyocomgd · February 28, 2007 12:39AM

The pattern within the hair knot is unique, I think. Haven't seen anything like it.

dieabolical · February 28, 2007 12:44AM

Another nice Buff!
My uncle gave me a F 21s in the 1980's when I was about 15.
I later sold it to a dealer for roughly $10, along with a few others (including a 26s Merc), for party funds as a senior in high school.
To see the prices these fetch now, jeezum, I'm still kicking myself.
I've become a hoarder as a result, a widget black hole.
I enjoy your posts and pictures, you have a great eye.

BuffaloIronTail · February 28, 2007 12:47AM

Your coin is properly graded. While 21-S does come with better reverses than yours, it is indeed the obverse that carries the coin to 64.

The reverse looks like it was "melted", but hey, I'm NOT being critical of that coin.

Too bad it was not mated with a fresh reverse.

It would probably have gone 66 minimum.

Pete

gyocomgd · February 28, 2007 1:05AM

<< <i>Your coin is properly graded. While 21-S does come with better reverses than yours, it is indeed the obverse that carries the coin to 64.

The reverse looks like it was "melted", but hey, I'm NOT being critical of that coin.

Too bad it was not mated with a fresh reverse.

It would probably have gone 66 minimum.

Pete >>

I agree, Pete. Wish I could play "mix and match," this obverse with an exceptionally nice reverse. I could retire--well, pay the house off, anyway.

1921-S Buffalo nickel--tough date!

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