1921-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65+ (PCGS).

Premium Gem 1921-S Buffalo Nickel 1921-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65+ (PCGS). Smartly impressed with virtually full striking detail throughout the design. Softly frosted and smooth, the surfaces are further enhanced by pretty iridescent toning in even champagne-apricot. No marks or other blemishes distract the eye or inhibit the quality of this condition rarity premium Gem. The 1921-S is one of the most difficult Buffalo nickels to locate in high grades and with strong aesthetic appeal. For starters this is a scarce issue due to a mintage of 1,557,000 pieces and a high rate of attrition suffered through circulation. Indeed, most survivors are well worn and grade no finer than VG. Perhaps surprisingly, low end Mint State examples are more available than those in EF and AU grades, but the former are usually poorly struck with other unappealing attributes such as planchet laminations, toning streaks and/or heavy flowlines. All of these attributes point to the use of worn dies and otherwise poor workmanship on the part of San Francisco Mint personnel. Interested parties are urged to bid strongly as the opportunity to acquire a superior quality Gem 1921-S nickel usually comes along only once in a long while. PCGS Population: 17; 23 finer (MS-66+ finest). PCGS# 3948. NGC ID: 22RU. 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.

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