Worth grading.. ? 1913 buffalo nickel

[Beachkid23]

I picked up a book of buffalo nickels this weekend. Nothing spectacular so I got them pretty cheap. This is in there there though 1913 type two. Looks pretty high grade. On eBay some of the higher grades seem to do pretty well so I thought I would ask before taking it down to the coin place that's not really close to home. Or is it too common of a date? Thank you for your help.

 

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[jerseyben]

If slabbed, an MS 63 example would sell for around $50.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

If slabbed, an MS 63 example would sell for around $50.

Deduct the grading fees and you've got about a nickel.....

 

[enamel7]

Yepper, save your money.

 

[Dozer D]

For being a 1913 buff, that is a great looking coin to find. Nice!!!!

 

[port ewen ace]

list it for $30 on Ebay as auction---see who bites, hey---ya' never win if ya' don't play the game!! a stunning coin

 

[ajaj]

I agree with the above posters; if you are looking to make money, do not slab. If you are looking to preserve the coin for many years, one could think about slabbing. Nice coin!

aj

 

[jerseyben]

If you decide to keep it, you might consider a gentle acetone bath for this coin. It should loosen up that crud on the reverse I in FIVE. Note that it may discolor the coin in the spot where the crud was (due to a difference in toning). This is not considered "improper cleaning". If you are going to sell it, then just leave it alone.