1938-D 5C Jefferson MS(PCGS#4001)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2005

Grade

MS68

Price

2,640

Lot Description

1938-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-68 (PCGS). This breathtaking Ultra Gem really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Both sides are beautifully toned with blended reddish-apricot, salmon-pink, powder blue and golden-apricot colors. The toning is light and iridescent in quality to allow full appreciation of strong underling luster. Near-fully struck and expertly preserved, this is a phenomenal example of the premier Denver Mint issue in the Jefferson nickel series. The 1938-D has long been regarded as a semi-key date issue of its type, due to a relatively limited mintage of 5,376,000 pieces. With the quality offered here it is a rarity. Provenance: From the George "Buddy" Byers Buckeye Collection. Earlier ex Heritage's Long Beach Signature Auction of February 2009, lot 809. PCGS Population: 5; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 4001. NGC ID: 22T5. Click here for certification details from PCGS.