Proof buffalo caviar!

[Hoot]

For quite some time I have been wishing to get into the proof buffalo series. There are 5 matte proofs, 1913 T1, 1913 T2, and 1914-16 (some say there are a few [<5] 1917 matte proofs), 1 satin proof of 1936, and two brilliant proofs of 1936-37. Well, I have looked at a lot of these coins over about 2 years and had finally come to the opinion that I'd go for them, PF66 or less and with nice toning. Fin ding this combination is tough, and jumping on the right one at the right time (affordably) is even tougher. But the other day, I came across a beauty. Waddaya think?

 

 

 

Hoot

[Wihlborg]

Oh Hoot, you outdid yourself with this one! That coin is stunning! Fantastic strike, wonderful color, the luster appears to be superb. I really don’t know what else to say except, WHEN ARE YOU SENDING IT TO ME!!!!

 

Congrats on another great addition to your collection Hoot!

 

P.S. I’m not kidding about sending it to me. If you ever want to sell it, you know where to find me!

 

John

[Weidel Legacy Collection]

That is an amazing coin Hoot. The color is outstanding and, since its a proof, the details stunning. So, where did you happen to find this beast?

 

Very nice images too...did you do them yourself?

[TomB]

The coin sucks, send it to me and I'll take it off your hands!

[TomB]

Of course I think the coin is superb! Holy Smokes, who the heck wouldn't love that piece!?!?!?!?!

[Hoot]

 

I took the pics with my trusty scanner, that does well with some things and is cr-ppy with others. This one came out dead-on. I wondered to myself if that was because of the matte surface. The coin is not reflective like a business strike but somehow beams with an underlying luster that is fantastic. The toning is wilder than what I've seen on most buffs, and the strike is unreal. Delectable.

 

I'm glad to know that this coin has a potential new home with John. It would go well with the rest of your excellent collection.

 

I snagged this off a sleepy Teletrade auction. I could tell that the photo had done it no justice what-so-ever, and it turned out to be right this time. I feel quite lucky.

 

Hoot

[EVillageProwler]

Hoot begged me to say something nice about his new coin. Of course. it wasn't necessary since the coin obviously speaks for itself!

 

Nice, and congrats!

 

EVP

[Leothelion]

VN Hoot! Nice proof buffalo! Did you notice that this coin deappreciated $100 in the last 7 months from an earlier auction?

 

Leo

[kranky]

What can you say? It's fabulous. I need one of those for a type set so I've been looking around, but never saw one like that.

[Hoot]

VN Hoot! Nice proof buffalo! Did you notice that this coin deappreciated $100 in the last 7 months from an earlier auction?

 

Leo

 

Yeah, I think that the previous auction was a reserve bid, Teletrade style.

 

Hoot

[gmarguli]

Wonderful coin!

 

These coins are really nice in proof. Too bad they are so hard to find in nice condition without black flecks.

[michael]

a superb coin these proof buffs matte 1913 to 16

the satin proof 36

and the brilliant 36 and 37

with the 36 brilliant really not a great brilliancy

 

and like you say hoot your 1913 has this great underlying lustre that booms when tilted

 

and the colors on your buff are superb too!!! a superb combo wild!!

 

these matte proof buffs and the satin proof 36 are one of the most undervalued coins to me in superb gem WHEN THEY HAVE GREAT COLOR

 

usually you see white coins or with some light gold and maybe some gold and purple as some to maybe many have

 

 

 

really scarce like this and undervalued in my minds eye again with great color

 

now i know there was a run up and promotion in the 36 and 37 buff proofs and they have come down within the last month or so to reasonable levels

 

but for me any 36 satin buff is the key as it is a one year proof type coin the only satin proof buff and any with great colors

 

then you got a really good GOOD coin

 

and in fact any proof buff matte brilliant or satin are monster coins in proof with great colors!!!

 

the key to these coins are the color/eye appeal

 

michael

[goose3]

VERY nice Hoot!

 

I've lately been wanting to pick up a decent '37.

[spy88]

Beautiful pick and pic Mark! And you are right on about the picture Teletrade used as not doing it justice (this was one of quite a few Buffs/Jeffs I've been monitoring for prices realized).

 

And now that you're dipping your wallet into PRs, you're going to have to sell me some of your FS Jeffs dirt cheap and fast, right?

 

I'm hoping to have a story of my own to tell shortly! Maybe two of them! Ah, but I have to wait on the details myself, so when I know, you'll all know.

 

David

[Bruceswar]

Thats a killer nickel! WOW!

[jom]

That coins sucks. Remedy: Send it to me.

 

Thanks

 

jom

[CarolinaCollector]

Superb T-II, Hoot!

[kranky]

I looked at every proof Buff I saw at the ANA and none of them were in that league.

 

Can you find me a dupe?

[Hoot]

I looked at every proof Buff I saw at the ANA and none of them were in that league.

 

Can you find me a dupe?

 

Thanks CarolinaCollector and Kranky! I'm looking for similar coins through the series, but it's a very tough go! I have a '16 at Heritage that I'll finally get my paws on in December - it's also a beaut!

 

Hoot

[solid]

Sweet nickel! I love the color, especially with no noticible carbon flecks/spotting.

 

Great job picking that one off!

 

Ken

[michael]

[CarlWohlforth]

That is a good one! Congrats on a great pick up.

[jom]

This is a pretty old thread...and I'm still waiting for Hoot to send me the coin. For some reason every time I ask that of someone...it never happens. Hmmm....

 

jom

[Oldtrader3]

Really great looking Buff. Congratulations!