Found a really nice Buffalo - 10th of the year

[CJ9]

Found this close to AU condition 1936 Buffalo in a roll of nickels today. This is by far the nicest Buffalo I have ever pulled from circulation - particularly given how these coins wear so easily. 10th Buffalo I have found this year.






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Other than the steady stream of silver dimes (continue to average about 1 per $150), haven't found much. Halves have been quiet lately (not even much volume to search). Even wheat cents have been tough lately. Just the ebbs and flows of the hobby.

HH

 

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[Megalodon]

Congrats! That's a beautiful buffalo!

Back when these were still circulating in the late 1950's - 1960's, I never got one so nice. Such a beautiful coin when the high points are not worn.

 

[Kace]

Nice! I hardly ever get lucky and find one of those or a SLQ with the date. You're a lucky guy! Great Find!

Kace

 

[Megalodon]

Its hard to grade coins from photos, but from what I can see, this one should qualify for "choice" in the EF or AU grades. So, I think EF-45 at worst, and maybe AU-53 or AU-55. It is an attractive coin with excellent eye appeal. I much prefer the "choice" coins like this one than the lower grades of UNC like a baggy MS-60, and especially when well-struck.

If we had a banner just for the CRH forum, this find would merit my vote.

 

[port ewen ace]

'34 to '37 with near full horn are common--- I have a bunch. still... worth a few bucks

 

[Megalodon]

'34 to '37 with near full horn are common--- I have a bunch. still... worth a few bucks

Maybe i should start getting some nickel rolls...IMO, that is an under-rated coin in choice grades.

 

[CJ9]

Congrats! That's a beautiful buffalo!

Back when these were still circulating in the late 1950's - 1960's, I never got one so nice. Such a beautiful coin when the high points are not worn.

Yeah they are really nice coins, too bad when the mint couldn't find a way to protect the features of the coin from so much wear.

 

[CJ9]

'34 to '37 with near full horn are common--- I have a bunch. still... worth a few bucks

Yeah 1936 is the most common date - but I have never gotten one in circulation in this good of condition. I have bought them in the past.

 

[Dozer D]

Nice buff to find grazing in the wild, congrats on saving it from further circulation wear.

 

[Rosco53]

Any Buffalo is a nice find, let alone one in that great of condition!