1970-S 5C, FS MS(PCGS#84085)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2173

Grade

MS66FS

Price

2,640

Lot Description

1970-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS). The final San Francisco Mint Jefferson nickel issue produced for circulation, the 1970-S has a staggering mintage of 238,832,004 pieces, but is highly elusive with Full Steps striking detail. This is just such a rarity, its silver-tinged surfaces also expertly preserved to rank among the finest certified at PCGS in the FS category. Provenance: From the George "Buddy" Byers Buckeye Collection. Earlier ex Heritage's sale of the Steve Strom Collection, January 2016 FUN Signature Auction, lot 4903. PCGS Population: 8; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 84085. Click here for certification details from PCGS.