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Astonishing 1936-D Buffalo Nickel, MS68
Tied for Finest Certified
Wonderful Toning

1936-D 5C MS68 PCGS. The 1936-D Buffalo nickel enjoyed a substantial mintage of 24.8 million pieces. In The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels, David Lange comments "1936-D nickels are quite superior to the two Denver Mint issues that preceded them." Experts believe original rolls may still exist, so the final word on availability in certified high grade may not have been heard yet. The availability of the date in all grades makes the issue a popular choice for type collectors. However, Lange also points out the issue can be challenging at the Gem level and above, due to incomplete striking. At the Superb Gem level, specimens are quite scarce, with 71 pieces graded in MS67 at NGC and PCGS combined. Only two examples have been certified in MS68 grade, both at PCGS (3/09). We believe this coin last appeared in the Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 8/2004), lot 424, but plate matching is inconclusive. The cataloger in that sale speculated this piece might well be the first 1936-D Buffalo nickel to be awarded the MS69 grade. Of course, only time will tell.
The present coin is a marvelous specimen with absolutely pristine fields and unbelievable toning. The pale blue centers are surrounded by concentric rings of scarlet, gold, and lime-green color. The sharp strike imparts exquisite detail to all design elements (Q. David Bowers reports only 2% of specimens seen have a full strike). The combination of high technical grade and superb visual appeal makes this coin a prime candidate for a Registry set. This offering represents a rare opportunity for the collector who will not settle for second best.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22ST, PCGS# 3978, GSID# 3141)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 24,814,000

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