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1113
1913. Type 2
.
PCGS graded MS-66 PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
Highly lustrous with hints of golden patina on the obverse. Pop-
ular as a type coin featuring the revised "low ground" design on
the reverse.
Pop 198; 27 finer, 6 in 66+, 20 in 67, 1 in
67+
. (
PCGS # 3921
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
1114
1913-S. Type 2
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Mostly untoned.
(
PCGS # 3923
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 525
1115
1914, 4 over 3
.
PCGS graded MS-63
. Lustrous and frosty
surfaces with a partial overlay of streaky russet toning. Heavy
die clash beneath the Native American's chin provides a whis-
ker-like appearance. The upper corner of the underlying 3 is
plain under low magnification -- no doubt an early die state as
the details of the underlying 3 are sometimes left to the imagi-
nation on some certified specimens we have seen. A pleasing
example of this important overdated Buffalo nickel.
Pop 9; 18
finer, 13 in 64, 1 in 64+, 2 in 65, 2 in 66.
(
PCGS #
93924
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,500 - 3,800
1116
1914/3-S. FS-014.89
.
SEGS graded VF-30.
In
The Com-
plete Guide to Buffalo Nickels
, David Lange states that Tom
DeLorey turned up the first example of this variety a year or so
after the P-mint overdate was found back in 1996:
"While the P-Mint coins are difficult to identify, the S-Mint edi-
tion is extremely so. The horizontal top of numeral 3 is just
barely evident on even the sharpest, early-die-state specimens.
… One feature that seems to be present on each 1914/3-S seen
thus far is a die crack on its reverse."
This is a well detailed example with moderate wear and a few
scattered surfaces abrasions. Worthy of a close inspection by
the interested bidder.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 550
A
MAZING
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UPERB
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ATTE
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ROOF
1915 N
ICKEL
Enlargement
1117
1915
.
NGC graded Proof 68.
CAC APPROVED.
Proof
Buffalo nickels were coined from 1913 to 1916 utilizing the
Matte or Sandblast finish. This lot represents a spectacular
Superb Gem example of the penultimate Buffalo nickel
Matte proof issue, struck in the quantity of just 1,050 coins.
Over the years, many of that number have been lost or
spent resulting in a marked shortage of high quality speci-
mens today. Few survive in such a pristine a state of pres-
ervation or with such remarkable eye appeal as this coin.
The surfaces are contact-free and boast a razor-sharp
strike, as expected of the Proof 68 grade assignment. More
importantly, the center obverse displays remarkable ice-
blue patina that complements brick-red and golden-brown
rim accents. The reverse offers similar colors but somewhat
more evenly intermingled. A few minor flecks appear below
the bison's head but fail to detract from this wonderful,
near-perfect example. An absolutely amazing Superb Proof
Buffalo nickel which would be nearly impossible to improve
upon.
Pop 3; 1 finer in 69.
Estimated Value ............................................ $20,000-UP
1118
1915
.
PCGS graded MS-67
. Pale champagne-golden toning
shows on both sides. Well struck and among the finest graded
at PCGS; a coin that is certain to please even the most discrimi-
nating collector.
Pop 40; 3 finer in 67+.
(
PCGS # 3927
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,000 - 2,200
