Lot 1083
1912-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice golden toning on both sides. Popular key date. A resplendent example, lustrous with natural color, of this beloved low-mintage issue. As is true of most 1912-S nickels we have offered, there is some slight bulging in the left obverse field and some lightness of strike at the hair. This cannot be considered a negative, however.
The low mintage of 238,000 stands out in the Liberty Head nickel series, as this is the lowest by far of any date or variety from 1883 through 1912. Further, the coin represents the first nickel five-cent piece struck in San Francisco at the "Gray Lady" Mint. It is the only S-mint of this design. Pop 318; 172 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 3875) .
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100.
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| Realized $2,300 |
