1938 D/S Buffalo Nickel

[Philip-migration]

I purchased the graded (MS-63) coin above.

However, the is a notation on it that states: WOMM-004/OMM-#4.

 

Can anyone tell me what that means, or where I can find out this

information.

Many Thanks

Philip

[Hoot]

Hi Philip -

 

The OMM reference is for the 4th recognized die pair for the D/S over mint mark. The W is for Wexler, the author of Treasure Hunting Buffalo Nickels, which lists the variety. The most highly valued of the OMMs is the OMM #1, which is the D/D/D/S, with the top loop of the S to the north of the D.

 

Hoot

[BankNote1]

Your coin must be in an ANACS holder!? NGC and PCGS don't recognize the OMM-4! OMM stands for over mint mark. The OMM-4 is actually a D/D/D/S even though the holder usually only has 1938-D. It isn't as noticeable as the OMM-1 or the OMM-2.

[Philip-migration]

Thank you both for your quick response.

By any chance, would you know if there is a premium for this coin

or is the value the standard value for the D/S ?? It is graded MS-63

Philip

 

[kryptonitecomics]

I almost won one on Ebay for no premium last month so...I don't think it carries much at all.

[Hoot]

At that grade level, there's only a slight premium. Only when you get to MS66 does the premium rise significantly. An MS66 example runs about $265-$350, versus about $45 for an MS66 '38-D. In MS67, it goes to funny money - around $2200.

 

I'd suspect your piece is worth around $40-$50. Just a guess.

 

Hoot

[kryptonitecomics]

The one I was looking at on Ebay was a 63 as well.......I am pretty sure it ended between $30 & $40 dollars........I should have specified the lack of premium was for that grade point not all OMM 4's

[James_OldeTowne]

I don't know what the true market premium is for this coin, but I would pay you a 25% over greysheet right now if you decide to sell!

 

James

[Philip-migration]

Thank you all for the info. you've given to me, and James, I appreciate

the offer but I have never sold a coin. My collection is for grandchildren

after I leave this wonderful world.

Philip

[jom]

I kind of like mine but I didn't buy it for the D/S thing...

 

 

It seems I paid too much (3 years ago) however....typical.

 

jom

[Philip-migration]

That is one AWESOME looking coin. As good as mine looks, I don't think it

is as beautiful as yours. I don't think you would be interested in selling it to me...

or would you ?? If I owned that coin I would definitely have it certified.

 

Thank you for that excellent picture.

Phil

 

P.S. I didn't buy mine for the D/S either. In fact, it wasn't marked as such

either.

[jom]

I don't think you would be interested in selling it to me...

or would you ??

 

You're right. I'm not.

 

If I owned that coin I would definitely have it certified.

 

It is. MS66.

 

jom

[Philip-migration]

I didn't think so, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

Again I say.... IT'S A BEAUTY !!!

[BankNote1]

I just picked up an ANACS MS65 1938-D OMM-5 for $32.00!