1912-S 5C MS(PCGS#3875)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1244

Grade

MS64+

Price

2,280

Lot Description

1912-S Liberty Head Nickel. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. Each side presents an essentially untoned appearance, save for just a bit of golden color as the coin turns under a light. A faint contact mark is noted above the 2 of the date. The 1912-S is notable as the first nickel issue struck at the San Francisco Mint and has a mintage of only 238,000 pieces. Provenance: From the Birdwatcher Type Set, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit The Nature Conservancy. PCGS# 3875. NGC ID: 277R. Click here for certification details from PCGS.