1926-D VG Buffalo Nickel #2

Description

This Buffalo Nickel is guaranteed genuine and as described above. I feel my selling prices are fair, so I do not accept other offers.

  (See details of grading description below.)  Defects: none, other than what is normal for the stated condition and/or clearly shows in photos. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.  I feel my prices are fair to everyone, so I do not accept other offers.  I've been selling coins & supplies since 1965, so

bid with confidence!

 Please don't bid if you won't buy. Buyer to pay $2.00 shipping/handling (more for foreign deliveries) but will save 50% on second and following items "won" and which are shipped together

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Please note:

If paying with Paypal, please combine all auctions won, making one payment. Also, remember that the second and following coins only cost $1.00 each for shipping.

Grading Details:

Abbreviations used above refer to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Grading System as follows: (These descriptions are very brief; for detailed description, see the ANA Grading Book.)

BU = Brilliant Uncirculated – “New,” has never been in circulation but may have bag marks. The numbers from 60 to 70 refer to how nice the coin appears. The higher the number, the closer to “perfect” the coin is. AU = Almost Uncirculated – Small amount of wear on the highest points. Usually a highly lustrous coin. (AU+ = so close to “new” that you will need a high-powered magnifier to see any wear.) XF = Extremely Fine – Very light wear on the high points. i.e., hair above braid, high points of hip & thigh VF = Very Fine – Light to moderate even wear. All major features are sharp. Horn is worn but complete on well struck coins. (I’m from the old school, so the horn still has to be complete, although the ANA guide says a VF 20 does not show the point of the horn.) F = Fine – Moderate to heavy even wear. Entire design is clear and bold. Horn & tail are smooth, but partially visible. Rim is complete but flat in spots. VG = Very Good – Well worn. Design is clear but flat and lacking details. LIBERTY merges with rim. Horn worn nearly flat; rim is flat. G = Good – Heavily worn. Design and legend are visible, but faint in spots. Date is partially visible. Bison is nearly flat but is well outlined. Horn does not show. Legend is weak but readable. Rim is worn to tops of letters. Note about Buffalo Nickel dates: Some dates are typically weakly struck, so the first two digits are often the first to “disappear,” especially since the date is one of the highest spots on the nickel. If my description above says “partial date” or “weak date,” all four digits are not visible, but there will be enough of the date for me to be absolutely certain the date is as stated. The mint mark on lower grades begins to look “mushy” or flat, but it still is identifiable. Also, this is NOT an acid-restored coin. “The following dates are usually unevenly struck, with weak spots in the details: 1913-S (Variety I and II), 1917-D, 1917-S, 1918-D, 1918-S, 1919-D, 1919-S, 1920-D, 1920-S, 1921-S, 1923-S, 1924-D, 1924-S, 1925-D, 1925-S, 1926-D, 1926-S, 1927-D, 1927-S, 1928-D, 1928-S., 1929-D, 1931-S, 1934-D AND 1935-D. Nickels dated 1919-S, 1920-S, 1923-S, 1925-S, and especially 1926-D are seldom found with full details.” (quotation from The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards, 6th edition, page 118.)

Split Grade:

I use “split” grades to describe an “in between” coin. For example “VF-XF” means that the coin is better than Very Fine and may have some of the characteristics of Extremely Fine, but it isn’t quite good enough to grade it XF. When appropriate, I also describe the grade for each side (obverse and reverse), especially since some coins are more fully struck than others.

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Ten percent of the net proceeds will be donated to Chosen Children of Promise to assist orphaned and destitute children in Nairobi Kenya. My wife & I helped found this organization when we lived in Nairobi, 2003-2005. Contact me for more information. Thank you.

Listing Errors:

Because I usually list several hundred coins per month, I occasionally make a mistake in the listing, usually by loading up the wrong photo for the listed coin. If you notice a photo that obviously doesn’t match the listing description, please bring this to my attention before bidding so I can correct the photo promptly. In the event a listing ends with a discrepancy between the photo and the listing description, the description will be what I’ll go by to make the delivery. Questions? Please ask me for clarification as needed.