1938 D/S Buffalo Nickel 5c FS-511 LDS MS 66-67 1 1

[Mike Meenderink]

Matches in hand. Pics are a bit fuzzy, but the deformation is apparent to the D and the center S is seen inside the D. Also, the bumps (top of S) on the top of the D and upturned tip of the D. There are also indications of multiple die punch re strikes in the area of the mint mark as there is a raised area in this area on the coin. This coin is a late die state D/D/S where the doubling of the D is not as apparent due to worn dies. Will be graded and Variety Plus attributed. Winning!

Edited May 29 by Mike Meenderink
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[Mike Meenderink]

Another family coin. I don't think grandpa knew about the D/S variety. I think he just kept this coin because he could.. Thanks Grandpa!

[Henri Charriere]

On 5/29/2024 at 5:59 PM, Mike Meenderink said:

....I don't think grandpa knew about the D/S variety....

Probably not.  He thought they said LSD and, not wanting to appear impolite or obtuse, accepted it and put it away.  🤣

[J P M]

You got some nice-looking buffs from your Grampa 

[numisport]

Many different Buffalo mint mark varieties are known. Check out David Lange's book on Buffalo Nickels.