1917-S 5C MS66 NGC....

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1917-S 5C MS66 NGC. Lilac, apricot, and lemon colors illuminate this exceptional Premium Gem. According to David Lange, as written in his reference The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels, Third Edition (2006), "the typical 1917-S is poorly struck from worn dies." On the present piece, however, the strike is surprisingly crisp, not only on the legends but also on the Indian's braid and on the bison's tail, head, and shoulder. An impressive example of this early, low mintage branch mint issue. Census: 10 in 66, 1 finer (6/09).
From The Victoria Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22RF, PCGS# 3936, GSID# 3114)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 4,193,000

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