Buffalo Before and After

[hoard]

Just a little before and after on a buffalo nickel that used to reside in one of my albums. It was upgraded about two years ago, so rather than have it continue to rot away I sent the coin into NCS for help and am quite happy with the results. I am disappointed in the final, I got cleaned look, but that was to be expected on a coin with such harsh corrosion.

 

This photo is very bright and coin looks more washed out than in hand. Color is more like the after reverse

 

[EZ_E]

It is much sweeter now! Good call having it conserved. (thumbs u

[rrantique]

Looks good Hoard. (thumbs u

[bsshog40]

It is much sweeter now! Good call having it conserved. (thumbs u

I agree with Vic!!

[James_OldeTowne]

Huge improvement, and unquestionably beneficial for the coin.

[Connecticoin]

Hmmm -- I wonder if you pocket piece the coin for a few months if it can then get holdered as a VF.

[kryptonitecomics]

I liked it with the skin better but you did not have a choice.....the corrosion had to be removed to prevent further damage and stabalize the coin. You made the right choice and there are plenty of collectors who wouldn't mind adding that piece to there collections (thumbs u

[thebeav]

I don't have a problem with the new look at all. You made a great call.

 

Paul

[RI AL]

I agree with everyone else. The coin is much improved. In my mind, "conservation" of a scarce piece like the 37 3 legged buffalo is almost a DUTY...so it will be around for future collectors. I'd say...good decision...and NCS did a good job.

 

RI AL

[jesbroken]

Great job, Hoard.

Great work by NCS.

Jim

[TomB]

I think they did a good job with this coin.