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ONDITIONALLY
E
LITE
1925-D
B
UFFALO
N
ICKEL
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1123
1925-D
.
PCGS graded MS-66
. The 1925-D Buffalo nickel
is one of the most difficult dates in the series to locate in
well struck condition. David Lange, in
The Complete Guide
to Buffalo Nickels,
writes: "Well struck examples may be
found but are rare in all grades. Even Mint State coins may
show little or no sign of the bison's horn, while very few
have complete horns. Some 1925-D nickels are known with
the E in FIVE filled, and all are characteristically weak in the
first two numerals of the date."
The Gem we present in this lot displays above average
striking characteristics, but is not fully defined The horn is
bold and pointed, and the digits of the date and all of the
lettering are quite sharp. Only portions of the hair on the
heads of the Indian and bison are a tad soft, but this is only
a minor distraction. Finally, an attractive overlay of ice-blue,
orange-gold, crimson-red, and lavender toning resides on
the lustrous, well cared for surfaces. This piece ranks
among the finest examples certified by both services.
Pop
10; none finer at PCGS
. (
PCGS # 3955
)
Estimated Value .................................... $11,000 - 12,000
S
HARP
G
EM
1926-D B
UFFALO
N
ICKEL
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1124
1926-D
.
PCGS graded MS-66+ PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
Most examples of this 1926-D, 5.6 million-piece delivery
were very poorly struck. Also, few were carefully preserved
at the time of issue -- most entered circulation and stayed
there for years. Not so with the coin we offer in this lot.
This gorgeous Gem displays essentially full definition on
both the obverse and reverse. As expected of the assigned
grade, there are no marks, spots, or mentionable distrac-
tions on either side. Lustrous and satiny with a thin coating
of golden and lilac toning that is evenly dispersed on both
sides. An important find for the Buffalo nickel enthusiast
that requires the finest quality.
Pop 2; 1 finer in 67.
(
PCGS # 3958
)
Estimated Value .................................... $19,000 - 20,000
1125
1927-D
.
PCGS graded MS-64
. Fully lustrous with attractive
golden toning overall, but softy struck on the reverse as is usu-
ally seen.
Pop 442; 79 finer, 11 in 64+, 59 in 65, 4 in 65+,
5 in 66.
(
PCGS # 3961
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $600 - 650
T
IED
F
OR
F
INEST
1927-S B
UFFALO
N
ICKEL
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1126
1927-S
.
NGC graded MS-66. Star
. Lovely rainbow ton-
ing.
Pop 4; none finer at NGC. Tied for the finest
graded at either service.
Estimated Value .................................... $25,000 - 30,000
E
LUSIVE
G
EM
1927-S B
UFFALO
N
ICKEL
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1127
1927-S
.
PCGS graded MS-65 PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
Intense cartwheel luster is enhanced with a lovely arrange-
ment of pastel-blue, rose, and pale champagne-gold irides-
cence on both sides. The strike is particularly sharp for the
date, with bold design details including sharp pelt and head
details on the bison. About as attractive as can be found in
an MS-65 PCGS holder, and certainly a worthwhile, semi-
key nickel to purchase.
Pop 26; 2 finer, 1 in 65+, 1 in
66.
(
PCGS # 3962
)
Estimated Value .....................................$17,000 - 18,000
