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Unsurpassed 1928-S Buffalo Nickel, MS66

1928-S 5C MS66 PCGS. The '28-S Buffalo nickel had an original mintage of 6,936,000 pieces. Normally, a production number of that size would result in thousands of coins surviving in Mint State. Such is apparently not the case with this San Francisco Mint issue. Lange notes that: "This is another date that is readily available in lower grades, due to the usual hoarding of S-mint nickels. XF-AU examples are scarce and may also be disappointing in strike. So-so mint state coins are not rare but are much less available than the 1928-D nickels. Choice specimens are scarce, gems rare, due primarily to deficiencies in strike."
Easily one of the finest 1928-S nickels we have ever encountered, this attractive, rock-solid Premium Gem example displays remarkably crisp striking details, shimmering luster, and a lovely array of gorgeous cobalt-blue, rose, and antique-gold toning. Although the bison's forehead and the 1 in the date exhibit slight, typical softness, the other design elements are well defined. Perhaps even more noteworthy is the outstanding surface preservation of this coin. After close examination under a magnifier, just two to three minuscule marks are detected on each side, and none of them are significant enough to distract the eye of the beholder or to limit the assigned grade level of the piece.
Unsurpassable quality for the issue and an important coin for the Buffalo nickel collector who demands only the finest. Population: 5 in 66, 0 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22SD, PCGS# 3965, Greysheet# 3133)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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