Lot 956
1916-S Buffalo Nickel. PCGS graded MS-66. Lightly toned and well struck. Another simply incredible buffalo nickel, one that can indeed spoil even the most advanced specialist who looks at it -- and who might hope in vain that a set of buffalo nickels of this consistent quality could be obtained. The glistening fields rise and fall with original mint bloom here. Against this are set serious, frosty design elements. Pop 26; 4 finer in 67. (PCGS # 3933) .
Historic note: The Mint finally addressed some of the buffalo nickel's basic deficiencies beginning this year. A new obverse hub was introduced for this and all subsequent years. The word LIBERTY was more deeply incised, eliminating its tendency to blend with the coin's field.
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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