Found a Key date Buffalo Nickel and a $20.00 coin need help

[tommyboy72]

Hi, I found this 1914D nickel today and I am new to all this and I would like to know if it has any value? and I would also like to know if there is any way to clean it? it looks way better in person than it does in the pics, the second coin I found is some kind of Chinese? large size coin that says: HU POO
20 CASH

the other side had a bunch of chinese? writing. I am dying to know if these have any value? I don't sell the coins I find detecting, I would just like to know their value for my personal satisfaction. thanks.

 

[juju]

A 1914D buff in G4 condition is listed at $80.00

JuJu

 

[tommyboy72]

yeah, but does that still count if it dug up? and reddish color?

 

[savant365]

here is one that sold on ebay for $2.30

http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270285928314&indexURL=

 

[Jack(IN)]

A few years ago I found a 1914-D Buffalo like yours but in a little better condition. Sold it for $40 on ebay, and that was five years ago!! Carefully clean it and put it on ebay, it will bring more than a few bucks!! Nice find btw!!

 

[seger98]

Nice coins!

 

[DD-777]

If you have any intention of selling it - DON'T clean it. There are more collectors that want the patina/age than those that don't. Even if you don't ever plan on selling, your best bet would be to leave it alone. Ultimately, it is your coin and your decision - congrats on a fantastic find...

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

You have a Copy ( Counterfeit ) Chinese Dragon Trade Coin. If it was real it would be made of silver.... They are all over the place these days I have a bunch of them.....

Nice finds, GJ!!

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[utah hunter]

I have spent years experimenting on the best ways to clean coins and not drop the value in the process, but making them look better through propoer cleaning to bring out the best beauty of a coin. The only coin I haven't mastered is the nickel, nomatter whta I do, if I go much beyond soap and water, I make it look worse. It is beautiful as is, and trying to clean it beyond soap and water will only LOSE detail on the coin. Sounds weird, but true. Cleaning will also give it an artificial color.

I know you are not selling, but I buy an incredible amount of coins monthly, and if I were to make a cash offer I would have no problem giving you $100 for it anytime. Hope that helps...Ryan

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Very nice! I wish I could help you about the Chinese coin but I have no clue..As far as the nickle goes I wouldn't sell it, but that's me..Anyways you did really well!

Mike