By Fletcher 
Check this out. I picked this one about a year ago, -found out that PCGS was finally attributing them, and sent it in. I got it back last Saturday morning after 4 weeks of waiting. I listed it Saturday night, and it only lasted a few hours. As you probably know, -they’re almost impossible to find without problems, and just as impossible to find in grades better than Fine. This one was in an ANACS XF45 slab originally.
This is a picture of the obverse of that 26D3HL. -I was able to use the obverse picture to cherry […]
By Richard 
I consider finding any (unattributed) upgrade for my set a pick at this point. Recently, while strolling through eBay, I came upon an NGC AU58 1919 buffalo nickle. While the image wasn’t the sharpest, the Indian appeared to be missing a feather. It was available BuyItNow or MakeAnOffer. Since it was late at night, I BIN’ed it. It arrived a week or two ago:
The feather is not completely missing, but I think it is close enough, particularly through a 5x glass. If PCGS agrees, it will be a new pop top Frazier’s initial also is kind of weak.
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By Richard Every now and then we obtain a special coin, a favorite pick. It may be special because of the variety it represents, or the way it was obtained, or its appearance, or more generally, its story. This is a new category for people to tell those stories. If you would like to list some of your favorite picks and tell their story, without images, you can Comment on this post (eventually I will figure out how to allow images in Comments, but so far I haven’t). If you would like to include images, then please start a new post, and […]
By Richard 
1930-S Two Feathers FS-401 38455
I purchased this coin from a fellow buffalo nickel variety collector, attributed and raw. It is now graded VF35 and attributed Two Feathers by PCGS. I also own a raw 1930-S 2F grading about VF and another also about VF, except for the environmental damage and cleaning I believe all three coins were struck using the same pair of dies.
The 1930-S Two Feather is a pure 2F, no trace of the third feather remains.
Die 1. Coin 1. 1930-S 2F PCGS VF35. The mint did a thorough job removing the third feather with […]
By Richard 
1925-S Two Feathers FS-401 38455
I purchased this coin on Teletrade, graded AU53 by PCGS and unattributed. It is now attributed Two Feathers by PCGS and is the PCGS “pop top” with a population of 1 and 0 higher (pop 1/0). I also own a raw 1925-S grading about VF. I believe the coins were struck using the same obverse die.
The 1925-S Two Feather is a pure 2F, no trace of the third feather remains. Pope reports two or likely three dies for this date.
Die 1. Coin 1. 1925-S 2F PCGS AU53. The mint did a thorough […]
By Richard 
1925-D Two Feathers FS-401 38453
I received this coin, graded F12 and attributed Two Feathers by PCGS, in trade from a fellow buffalo nickel variety collector. I also own a 1925-D graded VG10 and attributed Two Feathers by PCGS. I believe the coins were struck from the same pair of dies.
The 1925-D Two Feather is not a pure 2F, part of the feather remains. The remaining part includes a small, weakened portion of the outline of the original feather. Pope does not report multple dies for this date.
Die 1. Coin 1. 1925-D 2F PCGS F12. While […]
By Richard 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 Richard 1921-S Two Feathers FS-401 38452
I purchased the above coin unattributed in a PCGS holder on eBay. It is graded F15 and now attributed Two Feathers variety by PCGS. I also own a 1921-S 2F, grading Fine but that PCGS labeled Genuine (damaged), likely because of the laminations and some marks. I believe the coins were struck from different pairs of dies.
The 1921-S Two Feather often is a true 2F with no trace of a third feather. Both of these coins are true 2Fs. Pope reports that there are at least two different 2F dies for the 1921-S, […]
By Richard 
1921 Two Feathers FS-401 38451
I purchased the above coin raw and attributed from a fellow buffalo nickel variety collector. It is now graded XF45 and attributed Two Feathers variety by PCGS. I also own a raw 1921 2F, grading Very Fine. They likely were struck from different pairs of dies.
The 1921 Two Feather often is a true 2F with no trace of a third feather. The PCGS graded coin is a true 2F. Pope reports that there are at least three different 2F dies for 1921.
Die 1. Coin 1. 1921 2F PCGS XF45. The mint did […]
By coinquest1961 Below are current values for Two Feather and Three and a Half Leg buffalo nickel varieties. To estimate values I use sales from all available sources: major auction houses (e.g., Heritage, Teletrade), Ebay, and private sales reported to me. The values are updated from my book Buffalo Nickels – The Abraded Die Varieties.
APRIL 2011 VALUES FOR 2F VARIETIES *-INDICATES A TRUE 2F DATE VAR # DATE/MINT GD04 VG08 FN12 VF20 XF40 AU50 MS60 MS63 MS64 MS65 01a 1913-D V1 20 30 40 50 85 125 225 450 725 01* 1915 25 40 65 125 175 275 400 600 750 […]
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