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Fabulous 1913 Type Two Buffalo Nickel, PR68

1913 5C Type Two PR68 PCGS. The Type Two 1913 Buffalo nickel proof was struck to nearly the same extent as its Type One counterpart, with 1,514 Type Two specimens produced compared to 1,520 of the Type One coins. That said, the 1913 Type Two issue offers its own challenges: As David Lange recounts in his The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels, "This date is second only to 1916 in rarity among the early period proofs. It's almost a certainty that many of the proofs struck remained unsold at the end of the year and were melted."
Mint techniques for striking matte proof Buffalo nickels continually improved from 1913 through 1916, the official end of the sequence, and the skill gained between the Type One and Type Two proofs is evident on the present coin. The strike is far sharper than would be found on any business strike, for example, whereas the Type One proofs can be hard to distinguish; in addition, the matte texture across each side is distinctly different from the luster present on circulating coins.
This piece distinguishes itself in other ways as well, most notably in its high preservation. The matte surfaces are essentially undisturbed, with a thin layer of toning across each side. Pale champagne and nickel-blue shadings dominate, with a few specks of deeper toning barely perceptible at the left obverse. A memorable survivor that should draw plenty of attention from Buffalo nickel enthusiasts. Population: 4 in 68, 0 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 278S, PCGS# 3990, GSID# 3151)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13oz
Mintage: 1,514

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