1926-S 5C MS (PCGS#3959)
The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 4040
- 等级
- MS65
- 价格
- 288,185
- 详细说明
- Key Condition Rarity 1926-S in Gem Mint State
Condition Census Quality
1926-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (NGC).
At the Gem level as offered here, the 1926-S Buffalo nickel is one of the most difficult coins to obtain not only in that series, but among all 20th century minor denominations. The total mintage for the year was 970,000 pieces and not many were saved in Mint condition, a statement supported by the NGC Censusand PCGS Population Report. The vast majority of those known today are in well circulated grades. Rich rose-russet hues have settled in around the designs with glistening teal and gold on both sides. The strike is sharper than average as the peripheral lettering and devices are reasonably well defined, areas that are often seen poorly struck up. The surfaces are attractive with no specks or spots, and there is a general lack of bagmarks when closely studied. For the specialist, this opportunity cannot be overemphasized.
Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers
Not often does a high grade Mint State 1926-S Buffalo nickel appear in one of our sales, and when that occurs, as here, generally a great deal of interest is paid to it. Buffalo nickels are one of the most popular of all series. this is not a recent phenomenon. Decades ago Abe Kosoff surveyed his customers and found that it was the most favored among all specialties. As is true of so many pieces in the present sale, opportunity is probably more important than the price paid. Among high grade coins with excellent eye appeal and quality, today's record price often becomes tomorrow's bargain. There are no guarantees, of course, but all you have to do is look at one of our catalogs from, say, 20 years ago, contemplate the record prices then, and then consider how eagerly you or I would rush to buy those items at the same prices today.
PCGS# 3959.
NGC Census: 8; 3 finer (Mint State-66 finest).
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