1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
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1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
I could use a little help verifying that this 1918-D Buffalo is truly an over 7 variety before I send it to PCGS. Attached are photos of my coin on top left, the others are labeled for comparison.
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Please be advised that the RULE for posting coins is ONE coin per-topic. DO NOT post a coin to be compared to, as those who are giving you their opinion know what the coin should or should not look like.
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When posting photos of a coin you would like someone to look at, you NEED to post a Cropped photo of both the the full Obverse and Reverse. Try to take these photos as clear and close as possible. Next take some photos of the area in question, again as close and clear as possible. It would also help if you could find some way to point to the area in question or give a detailed explanation of what you want to be looked at. DO NOT just say "What Error is this?", "What do you think about this coin and what is the value?" or "What can you tell me about this coin?". We would happily provide you with sites you can research coin errors and varieties. If you need a photo editing program, there are three free ones that come to mind. They are PhotoScape, Inkscape and Gimp. Of the three PhotoScape is the easiest to use. I use PhotoScape and it will everything required to post photos on the board. Daniel explains quite well in the following two topics, POSTING PHOTOS plus is video on this same topic Daniels posting Coins Video on posting coins
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Sorry for the improper posting. I will delete the photo and add the photos you suggested and give more detail in the post.
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
You don't need to delete them just post the other photos
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Can someone please look at the 8 in the date, specifically the flat top and the Holes in both the top and bottom of the 8. I believe the flat top of the 8 is indicative of the overdate 7 and the shape of the bottom hole of the 8 has the shape of the overdate as well. The top hole is questionable to me as it looks too centered, however it may still be correct for the variety. Attached are pictures of the coin;
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
I will await Daniel's opinion, but I think in this case it was a good thing to have the comparison photos since the coin being asked about was identified and the question was well defined. It saved us from having to try to compare minute differences by finding a verified example ourselves and then trying to flip back and forth between pictures for a comparison.
Sorry, I wish I could say I think this is an overdate...but... I think the upper hole of the 8 was once hit to make it look smaller like the top hole in the overdate.
Sorry, I wish I could say I think this is an overdate...but... I think the upper hole of the 8 was once hit to make it look smaller like the top hole in the overdate.
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Thanks for the reply Earle42 and the support of my “wrong photo”. What did you think about the flat shape of the top on the 8?
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
I don’t believe it is but you would need to send to an expert to examine in hand.
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Unfortunately your close-up image does not contain enough pixel detail to verify the overdate.
I have personally inspected 2 of these now, both were the true over date.
As Daniel has mentioned, this would need to be seen in hand.
If you would like me to take a look at it for you… Contact me through the email system here
I have personally inspected 2 of these now, both were the true over date.
As Daniel has mentioned, this would need to be seen in hand.
If you would like me to take a look at it for you… Contact me through the email system here
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Thanks Paul for offering your inspection/verification service, as I’m considering sending it. Please take a look at another post that I submitted titled “ 1913 5C Type 1 DDR FS-1802 ” in the Coining Around category. I would appreciate your feedback.Paul wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:00 am Unfortunately your close-up image does not contain enough pixel detail to verify the overdate.
I have personally inspected 2 of these now, both were the true over date.
As Daniel has mentioned, this would need to be seen in hand.
If you would like me to take a look at it for you… Contact me through the email system here
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Sorry I was preoccupied with life for awhile and was not on the forumfrankinfish wrote: ↑Wed Sep 08, 2021 10:03 pm Thanks for the reply Earle42 and the support of my “wrong photo”. What did you think about the flat shape of the top on the 8?
I saw the flat 8 and thought this is what makes it look like the overdate. My thinking was a flattening can occur from a circulation hit whereas that totally different shaped void in the 8 is less likely, IMO, to be able to have happen from circulation.
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How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Closeup with a better camera.Paul wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:00 am Unfortunately your close-up image does not contain enough pixel detail to verify the overdate.
I have personally inspected 2 of these now, both were the true over date.
As Daniel has mentioned, this would need to be seen in hand.
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
I added a better closeup photo of the date. Let me know your thoughts?Earle42 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:00 pmSorry I was preoccupied with life for awhile and was not on the forumfrankinfish wrote: ↑Wed Sep 08, 2021 10:03 pm Thanks for the reply Earle42 and the support of my “wrong photo”. What did you think about the flat shape of the top on the 8?
I saw the flat 8 and thought this is what makes it look like the overdate. My thinking was a flattening can occur from a circulation hit whereas that totally different shaped void in the 8 is less likely, IMO, to be able to have happen from circulation.
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
somewhat unrelated, but any tips in general for identifying this variety on acid dated coins? I reguraly enough come across acid dated 1918 D buffalos, but they usually have very weak dates, making them hard to identify
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Sorry I missed this yet again! I come here daily and it the unread posts button. Not sure how I missed this.
As much as I would love to say you have one, I just cannot considering the holes are all wrong. I think someone like Paul should see it in hand.
As to acid dated coins...I am no help there. There used to be a guy who restored the dates through some etching process (Ferric Chloride + something else I think) and sold them on eBay. I do seem to recall he had a buffalo you could tell was an 18/17, but he was not using acid.
As much as I would love to say you have one, I just cannot considering the holes are all wrong. I think someone like Paul should see it in hand.
As to acid dated coins...I am no help there. There used to be a guy who restored the dates through some etching process (Ferric Chloride + something else I think) and sold them on eBay. I do seem to recall he had a buffalo you could tell was an 18/17, but he was not using acid.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Ferric-Chloride is the common chemical in Nic-a-date. Coins that have been exposed to it are called "acid dates" usually, as the coin will be damaged extensively by it
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
Ummmm...Nic-A-Date always WAS nitric acid...have they changed that?
This is where the term acid date came from.
Newer techniques have, indeed, started using ferric chloride as you mentioned.
This is where the term acid date came from.
Newer techniques have, indeed, started using ferric chloride as you mentioned.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
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Re: 1918-D Buffalo Nickel possible /7
things have seemingly changed- any thoughts on that large cent I posted?
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