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Prized 1926-S Gem Five Cent

1926-S 5C MS65 PCGS. The 970,000-piece 1926-S makes it the lowest mintage regular-date Buffalo nickel. No other circulation strike nickel of the twentieth century has a lower mintage, except the 1912-S Liberty Head five cent. Despite its low mintage, the 1926-S is readily available in the lower circulated grades. Extremely Fine and About Uncirculated examples, however, become more difficult to locate. The issue is scarce through the near-Gem level of preservation, and higher grade specimens are rare.
The 1926-S appears to have some quality controls issues. David Bowers writes of Mint State examples in A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels, for example:

"... many are dull, stained, artificially toned, or otherwise unsatisfactory--including more than a few in certified holders. The striking is unremarkable, the result of inaccurate die spacing and, perhaps, keeping dies in the press too long. Even a Sharp Details coin with rich luster would be a numismatic prize."

This Gem offering is one of those prizes. While not fully struck, most of the design elements exhibit sharp definition, the sole exception being softness in the hair on the bison's head. Bright luster exudes from both sides, each of which displays a medley of soft violet, lilac, ice-blue, aqua-green, and champagne-gold patina. A few unobtrusive marks and flecks on the impeccably preserved surfaces likely preclude an even higher grade. Extremely rare to find eye appeal this nice. Population: 11 in 65, 0 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22S7, PCGS# 3959, Greysheet# 3129)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13oz
Mintage: 970,000

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