1913-S 5C Type 2 MS(PCGS#3923)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1247

Grade

MS66

Price

6,000

Lot Description

1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type II. MS-66 (PCGS). A beautifully toned Gem Type II San Francisco Mint Buffalo nickel from the inaugural issue of the series. The surfaces are painted in a blend of ice-blue and lime-old iridescence, complemented by significant underlying luster. Nicely struck with complete shoulder and head details on the reverse, which are often far weaker than seen on this ultra-Gem specimen. Minor weakness is reported on LIBERTY on the obverse. Its mintage of just over 1.2 million pieces is the third lowest in the design type, 1913-1938. As noted in the Lange reference on the series (2nd Edition, 2000): "In all grades this date is scarcer than its D-Mint counterpart, particularly with a full date and LIBERTY. Choice pieces are scarce, Gems truly rare." Provenance: From the Birdwatcher Type Set, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit The Nature Conservancy. PCGS Population: 54; 16 finer (MS-67+ finest). PCGS# 3923. NGC ID: 22R3. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.