1925-D 5C MS(PCGS#3955)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6165

Grade

MS66

Price

5,520

Lot Description

1925-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (NGC). A pearly and intensely lustrous Gem struck midway through the Roaring Twenties. Warm golden-gray iridescence are backlit by satiny texture across the surfaces. Virtually pristine beneath a glass, and not surprising since this piece ranks among the very finest 1925-D nickels seen by NGC. From a mintage of 4,450,000 coins, survivors of which are scarce in all grades. The 1925-D is typically found well circulated, and even Mint State examples are limited in quality by inferior luster, surface marks and, especially, poor striking detail. Indeed, most Uncirculated survivors of this issue are flatly struck, especially on the reverse. A find for the discerning Buffalo nickel enthusiast, this crisply impressed and expertly preserved upper end Gem would serve as a highlight of the finest Buffalo nickel set. NGC Census: 15; with a single MS-66+ finer. The corresponding PCGS Population is similar at 15/3 (MS-66+ also finest). PCGS# 3955. NGC ID: 22S3. Click here for certification details from NGC.