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Exceptional 1918-S Gem Five Cent

1918-S 5C MS65 PCGS. The 1918-S Buffalo nickel faced some production problems, as illustrated by David Lange (2006). First, the strike is often weak, with the first two date digits sometimes incomplete. Also, most examples have frosty luster that is somewhat subdued. The present Gem deviates from Lange's profile. A well executed strike leaves strong delineation on the design features, including the date, braid, LIBERTY, most of the bison's fur, and the tail. The luster is full and can be classified as pleasingly semibright. Low to medium intensity violet, champagne-gold, and beige-gold patination adorns both sides, each of which is devoid of significant marks or spots. Population: 29 in 65, 1 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(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

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