What's up with this 1913 Buffalo?

[dean1345]

This 1913 Buff's neck (throat) looks different than any I have seen before. Is this due to a late die state? Appreciate your opinions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bsshog40]

My first impression was wondering if this has been acid washed and maybe a little too much?? I don't know much about dies so don't take my answer to heart.

[ldhair]

Rusty die?

[rrantique]

Looks like a clash to me Dean.

[WoodenJefferson]

Is this your coin?

[dean1345]

Yes Sir it is my coin.

[WoodenJefferson]

If it were a die clash, it will appear directly under the Indian’s chin spelling out some of the letters of UNIUM, up-side down and backwards.

 

Looking at the softness (mushiness) of the date and LIBERTY near the rim edge, one would have to think it is a normal LDS (Late Die State)

 

The die deterioration can also be seen in some of the flow areas in the recesses of the devices.

 

Irregardless, this is still a nice Buffy!

 

Enjoy your coin!

[James_OldeTowne]

You are looking at a coin struck from aged dies. Clashing and the surface texture change are a normal progression for dies that continually banged on hard nickel planchets.

[DWLange]

Agreed, it's die erosion/deterioration. The same effect is seen on the 1937-D 3-leg variety at the Indian's neck.