This is a genuine proof issue of the 2001 Buffalo Dollar. it comes with the boxes, but no CoA. I did weigh it and it hits 26.73 g like it should. Composition is 90% silver and 10% copper.
It has been cleaned and came to me in this condition. It's still in decent shape and the background looks good. It would be just fine for someone who would just like to own an actual Buffalo Dollar. It will never grade and it would make any numismatic purist scoff.
The irony is that because of the subject matter, the coin's current rugged appearance is actually rather appealing, even decorative.
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This is a genuine proof issue of the 2001 Buffalo Dollar. it comes with the boxes, but no CoA. I did weigh it and it hits 26.73 g like it should. Composition is 90% silver and 10% copper.
It has been cleaned and came to me in this condition. It's still in decent shape and the background looks good. It would be just fine for someone who would just like to own an actual Buffalo Dollar. It will never grade and it would make any numismatic purist scoff.
The irony is that because of the subject matter, the coin's current rugged appearance is actually rather appealing, even decorative. The patina makes it look just like a great big Buffalo nickel. Aesthetically, it's great and I don't doubt it's genuine. I just don't want anyone to have the impression it's naturally toned. It DOES have a hint of pastel toning in the field and the proof mirror isn't scratched up.
I cannot say with any kind of certainty how this patina was developed. What you see is how it came to me-- in this condition. Numismatically, it's just another damaged coin.
THIS time, I think aesthetics wins over numismatics.
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