1918/7-D 5C MS(PCGS#3939)

The Regency Auction 38

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

109

等级

MS64+

价格

709,407

详细说明

The Buffalo nickel series is one of the most popularly collected series in U.S. Coins. From 1913 to 1938, this type saw World War I, the Roaring 20s, and the Great Depression, and remained in circulation throughout World War II and beyond. Among the many many dates and mintmarks are many conditionally rare issues, as well as important varieties that are listed in the Guide Book of U.S. Coins (Red Book), and are treated as a regular date in the series. The overdate 1918/7-D is one of those. A single overdated die was prepared and shipped to the Denver mint, and a relatively small number of the 8.3 million nickels produced were of this variety. The discovery of this rare overdate was not made until 1931, by then many were extensively circulated, and thus the issue is rare in all grades, and especially so in near GEM Mint State and finer. With just a handful graded finer, this marvelous example will delight any serious collector. The first thing that catches your eye is the very pretty iridescent toning that caresses both sides. A radiant, pearly, nickel-sliver luster blooms in the light, enlightening the rose and pastel blue tones. Sharply struck up, the overdate is clearly visible to the naked eye. The surfaces are of exceptional quality, and were it not for a single carbon fleck on the Indian's neck, this coin would qualify as a full GEM. While we mention this minor "flaw" it serves as a helpful "pedigree marker" that will forever identify this beautiful coin. A Buffalo nickel to be treasured and appreciated for its stunning overall visual allure, we cannot stress enough its outstanding qualities. PCGS 24, NGC 13, CAC 4. While PCGS has 3 coins listed on the Population Report in MS64+, only one has ever sold in auction, and it is this one! Its first appearance in June 2011, was without CAC approval and it realized a robust $161,000. More recently it sold for a "cheap" $99,000. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $125,000. Keeping in mind that the last MS65 to sell in auction was in August 2013, where one sold for $258,000. This marvelous, borderline GEM is worth including in the FINEST of Buffalo nickel collections and will see very strong bidding when it does cross the block. LRCA wishes the winning bidder a hearty congratulations in advance for adding this amazing coin to their collection, and thus elevating it to a higher level! Good luck! Cert. Number 29249784 PCGS # 3939.00