By Richard on November 9th, 2011 I decided it was time to submit some more coins to CAC. I am going to sell a few in (or around) January FUN and thought a few green stickers might help. For three varieties I had two instances in the same grade. I had decided which I liked better and thought I’d like to see if CAC agreed with me. I submitted a total of 12 coins, seven buffalo nickels and five walking liberty halves.
I sent this submission to CAC on October 17. They received the package on October 21. They posted the results on October 31 (not […]
By crazyhounddog on October 18th, 2011
By Richard on September 5th, 2011 I guess I needed a break from taking pictures and writing about varieties after posting about each of the PCGS/CPG Two Feather varieties. Or perhaps it was just the glow of finding the 1916 ddo. Whatever, it is time to get back on task. I’ve reclaimed the camera so I’ll get back to work
First I’ll give a preview of one post I’m working on. I placed another order with PCGS, including my 1916 DDO. Somewhat to my surprise, they graded it! It is now in a PCGS G06 holder It’s interesting how before I submit a coin, I […]
By Richard on July 29th, 2011 A few months ago, PCGS attributed a 1926-d Three and a Half Legged buffalo nickel for the first time. More recently it was added to the coins required for the Buffalo Nickel Complete Variety registry set. One wonders how they decided to attribute the 1926-d 3hl since there are lots of other varieties they might have chosen. Leaving that issue aside, which varieties would you like to see PCGS attribute and add to their Buffalo Nickel Complete Variety set? The CherryPicker’s Guide, Fourth Edition, Volume II, includes “Fivaz/Stanton Number Cross-Reference Chart” as Appendix K. It lists the new and old […]
By Richard on May 20th, 2011 When I saw CAC’s announcement that they were closing their service to new collector members on May 1, I knew it was time to decide whether to join or not. As a member I could submit coins to CAC to receive a sticker indicating their opinion that the coins were “solid” for the grade, or what many call “PQ”. This would allow me to better hone my grading skills. Plus, CAC stickered coins sell more readily and frequently for more money. For coins I’m considering selling, a CAC sticker likely would be worth more than the $10 fee (plus shipping….). […]
By coinquest1961 on April 6th, 2011 I sent a couple of images of a 1913 Var 2 MP Buffalo showing this depressed line that I I used to own to Richard.
By buffaloworld on March 28th, 2011 There are business strike buffalo nickels which have been produced from discarded or left over matte proof dies. These are easy to identify and in my opinion are variety coins!! To identify the reverse matte proof die, look for a straight line on the reverse rim to the left of the buffalo, at about 8:30. Once you seen one it is easy to recognize. Problem with trying to find one of these coins in an ngc or pcgs slab is the ngc pronged holder pretty much covers up this diagnostic and the horrible ragged pcgs rubber insert does the same […]
By Richard on March 13th, 2011
I sent PCGS my first order of the year on 1/31/2011. I included three separate submissions in a single parcel (saves on shipping/insurance). It was a mixed bag, including two additions and one upgrade for my Complete Buffalo Nickel Variety set and three additions to my varieties only Complete Walking Liberty Half Dollar Variety set, plus a few more buffalo nickels. Below are my comments on the coins before submission and the results.
Submission I. For attribution only: In PCGS database 2/2/2011. Results posted 2/8/2011. Shipped 2/24/2011.
Submission II. Raw coins for grading and attribution: In PCGS database 2/2/2011. […]
By Richard on February 19th, 2011 
Some 1918 Double Die Reverses are known to have a die crack from the buffalo’s tail to the rim and some have a die clash or two in the area of the doubling, the EPU. So the natural question, and one everyone is asking, is “Which came first, the die clash or the die crack?” While re-organizing my coins the other day, I found a misplaced coin and it holds the answer. However, first some suspense.
Case A. The first 1918 DDRs off the mint’s press had neither a die crack nor a die clash. Below is such an example, […]
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