1936 5C Brilliant PR(PCGS#3995)

The November 2011 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5290

Grade

PR63

Price

1,006

Lot Description

1936 Buffalo Nickel. Type II--Brilliant Proof-63 (PCGS). Crisp and fully struck devices are covered in a layer of thick golden toning that is a bit less dense on the reverse, the brilliant reflectivity of this Type II issue illuminating the fields on both sides. Given the 20 year hiatus since the last issue of Proofs, the former proofing techniques were forgotten; starting with a satin finish, the Mint then transitioned to the brilliant finish that is brilliant in both the fields <em>and </em>on the devices. The cameos would return with some of the later 1930s issues.