1916 Buffalo Nickel. Proof-67+ (PCGS).

This impressive Proof Buffalo nickel, the last of its kind until 1936, is vividly toned in multicolored iridescence. Swaths of powder blue, golden-apricot and reddish-orange compete for dominance on silky smooth, satiny surfaces. As technically sound and aesthetically appealing as virtually any Proof 1916 nickel that we have ever offered, this coin will be just right for inclusion in the finest specimen type or date set. With the lowest mintage of its type, it should come as no surprise that the 1916 is the rarest Proof Buffalo nickel. Survivors are even more elusive than a delivery of 600 pieces might imply, for many unsold examples are believed to have been destroyed through melting when the Mint suspended Proof coin sales at the end of that year. Among the finest certified, this lovely Superb Gem is sure to appeal to astute bidders. A lengthy scratch on the back of the PCGS holder obscures viewing of the coin's upper reverse, making this piece a candidate for reholdering should the winning bidder choose to pursue that option with PCGS.

PCGS# 3993. NGC ID: 278V.

PCGS Population: 4; 10 finer (Proof-68+ finest).