Woods020

Agree. PMD all day every day

Honestly I think the two versions of images present both ends of the spectrum. The TV pictures probably make it appear a little better than in hand, but the slab pictures seem washed out. Even the label seems dull and washed out by lighting. In reality in hand it is probably in between. Regardless someone loves it more than I do.

Write it down Quintus, I fully agree with you. I’m by no means saying silver will skyrocket. I’m simply pointing out speculation and economic uncertainty lead to irrational behaviors (or potentially highly rational if it turned out to be right). So it could very well be if the current speculation continues it leads to even higher prices before the bubble would burst.

Agreed. Different but potentially both at play here. Industrial Demand = mints needing silver for coinage. If they can not find it at “average world price” in sufficient quantity based on rising prices then their industrial demand for silver at real world price is more than supply at real world value. Speculative demand = investors speculating on inflation or even preppers wanting physical silver for barter. This speculation, if it continues at current levels, could drive the price of silver above the price point for the mints. That in turn could impact supply of minted coinage and/or bullion, which would cause greater demand than supply. Also short term shortages may exist in supply based on unforecasted demand based on current economic environment. More people buying silver than anticipated.

Well if the mints are seeing a squeeze in supply I’m sure their products will see a price increase. Especially if they cut output since as the original posts says they can’t pay a premium for silver. I bet those Australian pieces that are sold out at the Perth mint are seeing significant price increases. ASEs have such a cult following that if they see a supply shortfall I bet the prices go up quickly. Add in speculation and who knows.

It is funny to me that demand is high, supply is short-ish, but the spot price isn’t doing a whole lot. It’s been within a few bucks one way or another a while now. But coin silver seems to be demanding a premium for sure. I was talking to a local guy that has a booth at a local flea market, and he said he is getting $40 for the worst Morgan’s he has. I’ve got a lot I would be happy to sell for that!

TV is better than Mint Rod Impact Lighting photography I suppose....

I agree. It’s only so pretty haha. Others will come

Well it’s going to be someone else’s anyway. I ran it up to $6K with buyers premium and I’m bowing out. It’s beautiful but not worth more than that to me.

I agree. It’s already up since I posted this. I may hang on for a little while longer but at some point soon I’ll call it a day. It’s beautiful but color can only be worth so much....to me anyway

Buffalo nickels aren’t a series I know extremely well.

I’m working on my type set and have patiently been waiting on a type 1 Buffalo that I really loved. Just such a thing has popped up on heritage, and I just got outbid. I’m curious from others is this one worth the premium based on eye appeal? I love it, but It’s getting overpriced. Would you go $5k with auction fees? Others in 67+ have sold recently for $3840 (NGC graded no cac). https://coins.ha.com/itm/buffalo-nickels/nickels/1913-s-5c-type-one-ms67-pcgs-cac-pcgs-3917-/a/1329-3295.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515

Some advice I read a lot in the beginning and ignored because I was too excited to buy coins is quality over quantity. And it’s good advice in the end. Buy one quality coin vs 10 cheaper ones. It doesn’t provide as much immediate gratification but I now fully agree the you’ll be glad you did.

We need to figure out a way for you to get some better pics. If you have a. iPhone they work amazingly well. And you can crop down once the pic is taken to show detail. I’m genuinely curious but afraid without better pics no one will be able to help much. Regardless I would put that coin in a 2x2 until you can get better pics. It’s interesting regardless of what the issue is.

Looks like die erosion to me

It’s a beauty. I’ll say MS64. Lem took 65 and I’ll say it’s a strong 64 since it’s has a bean.

Some Charlotte minted gold would be fitting if your budget allows. Not for the faint of heart or wallet.

I think everyone is afraid to say it looks like it because it is unlikely, but I’ll be the dummy. Even with modern processes of hubbing it can happen. I’m going to say it looks awfully suspicious if it isn’t doubled. Clearly split serifs. I don’t see any copper core exposed from the pics so probably isn’t split plate doubling. Could be MD but it looks like the real deal. I’ll jump out and be the first to say it looks like it and hopefully some of the heavy hitters will chime in. Im very curious myself

This is what coinbuf is referencing. It does look like a nice scratch.

Check out VAM 2b2 first. Appears to have some of the pick ups

Mr. Anson, It is a nice Morgan. Someone may be able to but I can’t see them well enough from standard pictures to determine VAM. I have a hard enough time in hand. What I can provide is a great resource if you get into Morgan’s. This listing from VamWorld lists VAMs by date and mint. Gives wonderful diagnostics and pictures. http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/Morgan_VAMs_by_Date

MS64 PL 8 tail feathers I will take a guess at VAM 14.3 doubled reverse. These pics make it hard to see enough for a VAM. Atleast for me. And I can’t even blame it on being old yet.

I’m not conder by any means, but yes it’s a proof. I see one about every 2-3 boxes of quarters I check. They slip into circulation. Once they get circulated like that really not worth any premium. Neat find though. Sometimes you’ll find one that still looks like an uncirculated proof. I figure it is someone who inherited a coin album and just popped them into their change.

Looks like a zinc small date. Let us know what it weighs once you get you scale. My money is on the scale reading 2.5 grams

This is a shining example of the advice so many of the tenured guys tell newbies...buy the coin not the holder/label. Not a dig at the OP just stating I’ve read that comment a thousand times now and this is proof positive it’s sound advice.