1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type I. MS-67+ (PCGS).

This lovely example exhibits vivid, iridescent toning in powder blue and champagne-pink over soft satin luster. The surfaces are virtually pristine to allow full appreciation of the rustic texture (as made) for which these Type I Buffalo nickels are known. Both sides are fully struck with outstanding visual appeal. The 1913-S is the scarcest of the three circulation strike Buffalo nickels of the Type I design. The mintage is just 2,105,000 pieces, as opposed to 5,337,000 for the 1913-D Type I and a staggering 30,993,520 for the Philadelphia Mint 1913 Type I. In Superb Gem Mint State, as here, this San Francisco Mint issue is rare and seldom offered under normal market conditions. The aforementioned toning provides additional appeal for the present example.

PCGS# 3917. NGC ID: 22PY.

PCGS Population: 14; 4 finer (all MS-68).

Estimate: $12000