1923-S 5C MS66 NGC....

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1923-S Nickel, Condition Rarity MS66

1923-S 5C MS66 NGC. This is an interesting, conditionally rare example that is boldly -- nearly fully -- defined on the obverse. The reverse is at the opposite end of the spectrum in terms of strike definition, showing soft design details that can only be described as mushy. This situation is discussed by David Lange in the third edition of The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels (2006), where he comments that: "Examples having adequate strikes do turn up, but fully struck pieces are rare. Like 1920-S, this date is often seen with a strong obverse and a mushy reverse, the result of overextended die use. This suggests that reverse dies were retained from previous years."

Despite being softly defined on the reverse, this conditionally impressive example is among the finest graded, as neither service has rated a coin from this issue any higher than MS66. The unmarked surfaces show light olive-gray toning over the obverse, while the reverse exhibits lovely intermingled hues of antique-gold, rose, and cyan. Census: 8 in 66 (1 in 66 ★ ), 0 finer (3/15).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22RW, PCGS# 3950, Greysheet# 3123)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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