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1918-S 5C MS65 NGC....
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Description
Elusive, Sharply Struck Gem 1918-S Buffalo Nickel
1918-S 5C MS65 NGC. The 1918-S is among the most elusive of the mintmarked Buffalo nickel issues from the teens, and in Gem condition it is seldom seen. Many of the NGC and PCGS Registry Sets featuring Gem or finer coins have an MS64 example for the 1918-S nickel. That is borne out by the grading service figures, which show a total of only three-and-a-half-dozen Gems at both combined, with two pieces finer (8/08).This lustrous silver-gold Gem example shows tinges of sky-blue on both sides, with a marvelous strike on the high points, the horn, and the split tail. The eye appeal is every bit what one would expect from the Gem ranking. This is an issue that has seen a considerable surge in price in recent years, recognition of both its popularity and rarity. Census: 12 in 65, 1 finer (8/08).(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22RK, PCGS# 3940, GSID# 3117)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 4,882,000
Auction Info
2008 September Long Beach, CA US Coin Signature Auction #1116 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-21st
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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