1920-S 5C MS65 NGC....

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Well Struck 1920-S Nickel, MS65

1920-S 5C MS65 NGC. The 1920-S is among the scarcest coins in the Buffalo nickel series in Mint State (David Lange, 2006). Gem and finer specimens are extremely rare. NGC and PCGS have certified only about 30 examples in MS65, two pieces in MS66, and none any higher.
Lange goes on to say that fully struck examples are virtually unknown,

"... the reverse being particularly subject to extreme die erosion and incompleteness. The San Francisco Mint may have utilized elderly reverse dies left over from previous years, a seemingly common practice from about 1917 through 1926."

While the present Gem displays localized softness on portions of the bison, the design elements are better defined than found on most Mint State 1920-S pieces. The obverse is relatively sharp, as are the reverse letters and mint mark and the horn. Whispers of aqua-blue, lavender, and beige-gold bathe highly lustrous, minimally abraded surfaces. Census: 15 in 65, 1 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22RS, PCGS# 3946, GSID# 3121)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 9,689,000

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