Can't help showing off this 1920 Buffalo again
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I pulled it out of my collection this morning and was dazed all over again by luster, color and detail on this piece.
If you'd like to guess the grade, go ahead. Hint: compare with the higher-grade 1920 pieces in the Heritage archives.
">Killer 1920 obverse">Killer 1920 reverse
If you'd like to guess the grade, go ahead. Hint: compare with the higher-grade 1920 pieces in the Heritage archives.
">Killer 1920 obverse">Killer 1920 reverse
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Wait 6 months and try again. No upgrade?
Wait 6 months and try again.
I guarantee you that it will upgrade eventually.
I had one coin that took 8 attempts until it upgraded!
It sold in auction for PQ money, too!
Its a killer coin!
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<< <i>What is the spot above the bridge of the nose? Die gouge or mark on the coin itself? >>
Whatever it is, it's not a takeaway.
I would be proud to own such a piece.
Very Pretty!
<< <i>The 1920 Buff also came back MS64, when it is PQ65 minimum, and most likely MS66. Which is another reason why I'm chilling out on this funked-up hobby.
Now why do you think that is? That coin has alot of potential. IYO, what's keeping it from grading higher?
Whatever you do, don't let yourself fall into some false pretense that this coin only grades MS64 and end up selling for 64 money. Know exactly what you have and sell it for what it's really worth.....that is, when you plan to sell. Otherwise, if you sell at 64 money, don't be surprised when you see that coin again...in a MS67 holder. How does that happen? End of a discussion that's been discussed before!
Leo
Edited to add; That coin has detail most buffalo's don't have! This is what makes the coin more valuable.
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
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But what do I know ... I'm not one of the dozen who isn't throwing darts.
Incidentally, I've submitted the coin twice. The first time it came back MS62. The second time I got the MS64. I was very rash saying it's MS66--that may be asking too much. But geez, looking at the many MS65s in the Heritage archives, this coin compares very favorably...brilliant, eye-shattering luster, tremendous central obverse (most are a little soft there) and no hits to speak of--the mark on the buffalo's shoulder is very small and only shows when it catches the light just right.
It's not much of a disappointment, really. I bought it raw a year or two ago for 63 money, if I recall right. It's merely one of those coins that gets your heart rate up a bit, and when the pros give it a pass, it's sobering indeed.
it can get unsettling...........this subjective thing called grading.
It is a beauty.
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etexmike
Don't sell it for less if it never upgrades. Dave W
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