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Coinbuf

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    Coinbuf reacted to LOCK34 in 1927 5C Buffalo Nickel Special Strike   
    That may take years to happen. His current walk through of his $2,000,000.00 USD one cent coin is taking forever and ever…………………
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Jason Abshier in Wayne Miller Coin Shop-Helena, MT   
    Sorry to hear of this, I hope that the thieves can be caught and his property returned, surprising that they bypassed the gold.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Jason Abshier in 1927 5C Buffalo Nickel Special Strike   
    Not these Buffalos, but something just as ridiculous, check it out Here
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from powermad5000 in Great new book.   
    Not a real book, just something that one of the PCGS forum members came up with to mock all the ridiculous I found a fortune in my pocket change threads that pop up there.
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    Coinbuf reacted to VasquezJ in 1927 5C Buffalo Nickel Special Strike   
    Or even better, what coin show you wanna meet at and I can have the coin experts tell both of us if it’s a Special Strike or not and we’ll find out right there and then. 
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    Coinbuf reacted to VasquezJ in 1927 5C Buffalo Nickel Special Strike   
    Coinbuf or whatever your name is? How bout we place a legal bet on the 1927 Buffalo Nickel being a Special Strike? Il get and contract and meet you where ever your located and we both sign? 
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    Coinbuf reacted to Mustacheman in Sacagawea 2000-P 1$ Coin with graffiti (Y-cut on tail of eagle)   
    I understand what you are saying but the point I was trying to make is that I wish scratches under certain circumstances would be removed from the evaluation because it just doesn’t make sense to mark the grade of a coin less than what it was just because of one particular scratch. This scratch has really no effect on the piece other than being kind of cool how it was done. 
     
    I know exactly how coin collecting works and unfortunately it is a little boring how grading is done. Having everything be in MS 69 conditions is what people want. They want a full Red no scratch on anything coin that has survived for as long as it did in circulation or Mint condition, uncirculated. Quite boring if you ask me but hey… give them what they want and they’ll go from there.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Sandon in 1957 D Wheat penny mint mark error   
    Photos taken with the coin inside many plastic holders and cardboard 2X2's like yours generally have too much glare to see anything as minor as many RPM's (repunched mint marks).   There are scores of RPM's for the many dates throughout the entire Lincoln coins series (as well as other coin series).   I suggest that you bookmark the site Variety Vista, here is a link to the home page.  VV home site   As you scroll down the home page you will see tabs for doubled dies and RPM's for most of the very commonly collected series.   For this coin click on the 09-58 RPM tab and you will see a list by date, select 57-D and you will see all the known RPM's for this date and mm.   Big tip, the most important RPM's will be listed at the top and with an FS number, if there is no FS number then it is considered as minor and there will not be much if any collector interest in it.  Spoiler alert, there are no FS attributed RPM's for 57-D; but there are a number of D/D/D RPM's and hopefully you can find a match.
    The numeral one in the date looks to have taken a hit. it could also possibly be a minor strike through, but it's not possible for me to tell from the photo taken in the 2X2 due to the glare.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Henri Charriere in Post your most recent acquisition: US   
    I want to hit like, but that fingerprint toning.  
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    Coinbuf reacted to VasquezJ in 1927 5C Buffalo Nickel Special Strike   
    Ok so the first 2 coins circled I believe to be 1936 Brilliant and Satin Buffalos, 2nd circled 1937 Buffalo also Proof and 3rd circled, 1927 Special Strike and other is a 1928 S Buffalo. That’s just what I believe they are but what do you think?
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    Coinbuf reacted to Sandon in Post your most recent acquisition: US   
    1856-O Liberty Seated dime, PCGS graded XF 40 and, in my opinion, nice for the grade. F-104 die variety with slanted and repunched date.


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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Henri Charriere in 1957 D Wheat penny mint mark error   
    Photos taken with the coin inside many plastic holders and cardboard 2X2's like yours generally have too much glare to see anything as minor as many RPM's (repunched mint marks).   There are scores of RPM's for the many dates throughout the entire Lincoln coins series (as well as other coin series).   I suggest that you bookmark the site Variety Vista, here is a link to the home page.  VV home site   As you scroll down the home page you will see tabs for doubled dies and RPM's for most of the very commonly collected series.   For this coin click on the 09-58 RPM tab and you will see a list by date, select 57-D and you will see all the known RPM's for this date and mm.   Big tip, the most important RPM's will be listed at the top and with an FS number, if there is no FS number then it is considered as minor and there will not be much if any collector interest in it.  Spoiler alert, there are no FS attributed RPM's for 57-D; but there are a number of D/D/D RPM's and hopefully you can find a match.
    The numeral one in the date looks to have taken a hit. it could also possibly be a minor strike through, but it's not possible for me to tell from the photo taken in the 2X2 due to the glare.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from rrantique in 1958 D Franklin Half Dollar   
    Not cuds, blobs of extra metal on a coin are only called cuds when it happens around the rim.   Here is the definition of a cud quoted from error-ref.com, "Definition:  A cud is a die break that involves the rim and at least a little bit of the adjacent field or design.".   It could be the result of die chips, but I seem to recall reading about a similar looking issue that was given a different cause/name.   I'll see if I can find that and link to it if I can locate it.
     
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    Coinbuf reacted to VasquezJ in 1927 5C Buffalo Nickel Special Strike   
    If you were to see photos, you think you’d be able to identify if if they are? Just asking because actually I came across a few buffalo nickels like 11 or 12 coins and from what I’m matching and matching details, I believe about 7 of them are Proof Buffalo Nickels and one of them being a Special Strike. 
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from RonnieR131 in Sacagawea 2000-P 1$ Coin with graffiti (Y-cut on tail of eagle)   
    Well that explains a lot.  
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from GoldFinger1969 in USPS coin theft caught   
    Doubtful anyone felt sorry for her, more likely a problem with overcrowding in the penial system due to all the migrant issues that plague the southern states.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Henri Charriere in Sacagawea 2000-P 1$ Coin with graffiti (Y-cut on tail of eagle)   
    Well that explains a lot.  
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    Coinbuf reacted to zadok in Sacagawea 2000-P 1$ Coin with graffiti (Y-cut on tail of eagle)   
    ...as forrest said...s-t-u-p-i-d is as s-t-u-p-i-d does...u have none, i stand by that likening n u definitely know nothing of the last...all in time....
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Noob115 in Things I wished someone would have told me from the beginning about coin collecting   
    You now have a great attitude and that will help you to enjoy your journey moving forward.   All coins are welcome to be shared here, certified or raw share what you please.   Just remember that this is an open forum, not every reply may be gushing with positivity or accolades, most are not meant to be derogatory but sometimes some people take them that way.   I always think that we learn as much from our failures and critics as we do from our successes and supporters.
    I've been a collector of Lincoln cents for 40+ years, here are a couple of raw coins sitting on my desk.   The 38-S is a fun S/S/S RPM, worth ten dollars in or out of plastic.   The 72 is a DDO-10, so minor that only ANACS night note it on the label, found in a roll last year.
    I love high grade registry level Lincolns, but I can enjoy a nice simple raw coin just as much.
     
     

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    Coinbuf got a reaction from powermad5000 in Things I wished someone would have told me from the beginning about coin collecting   
    You now have a great attitude and that will help you to enjoy your journey moving forward.   All coins are welcome to be shared here, certified or raw share what you please.   Just remember that this is an open forum, not every reply may be gushing with positivity or accolades, most are not meant to be derogatory but sometimes some people take them that way.   I always think that we learn as much from our failures and critics as we do from our successes and supporters.
    I've been a collector of Lincoln cents for 40+ years, here are a couple of raw coins sitting on my desk.   The 38-S is a fun S/S/S RPM, worth ten dollars in or out of plastic.   The 72 is a DDO-10, so minor that only ANACS night note it on the label, found in a roll last year.
    I love high grade registry level Lincolns, but I can enjoy a nice simple raw coin just as much.
     
     

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    Coinbuf got a reaction from GoldFinger1969 in Wayne Miller Coin Shop-Helena, MT   
    Sorry to hear of this, I hope that the thieves can be caught and his property returned, surprising that they bypassed the gold.
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    Coinbuf reacted to Sandon in I have a 1974 Eisenhower dollar. That has 2 round marks on the reverse. I'm thinking possibly a strike through. What are all of your thoughts?   
    Your 1974-D Eisenhower dollar clearly exhibits post-mint damage, probably from someone testing a tool. Note the raised, displaced metal surrounding the depressions.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Henri Charriere in Things I wished someone would have told me from the beginning about coin collecting   
    You now have a great attitude and that will help you to enjoy your journey moving forward.   All coins are welcome to be shared here, certified or raw share what you please.   Just remember that this is an open forum, not every reply may be gushing with positivity or accolades, most are not meant to be derogatory but sometimes some people take them that way.   I always think that we learn as much from our failures and critics as we do from our successes and supporters.
    I've been a collector of Lincoln cents for 40+ years, here are a couple of raw coins sitting on my desk.   The 38-S is a fun S/S/S RPM, worth ten dollars in or out of plastic.   The 72 is a DDO-10, so minor that only ANACS night note it on the label, found in a roll last year.
    I love high grade registry level Lincolns, but I can enjoy a nice simple raw coin just as much.