Lot 1299
1914. PCGS graded Proof 67 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 1,275 minted. Well struck and mostly untoned. A hint of gold tone on both sides. Purely and simply, this is a superb matte-like gem whose strong underlying luster brilliance competes naturaly with the toning, and full silvery iridescence serves to highlight the strong design. Razor-sharp, the coin is struck with the expected Proof-quality detail on the Indian, his hair feathers and ribbon, and on the bison’s head, horn, shoulder, and tail -- all the chief high points the graders at PCGS and the authorities at CAC look at when determining their opinion. Pop 70; 12 finer, 1 in 67+, 11 in 68 (PCGS # 3991)
Note: Proofs of 1913 "Type 2" through 1917 show more detail than any business strikes, but they differ somewhat from the 1913 Raised Ground "Type 1" Proofs. Many were mistakenly spent. Surfaces resemble the Lincoln cent proofs of the period, being uniformly minutely granular with a satiny effect. Borders are slightly broader than normal, with sharp inner rims. (Yes, there are a few Matte Proofs with the 1917 date, but these are mainly museum pieces, rarely seen in the marketplace and not generally collected as part of the established Mint State and Proof Registry categories.). Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200
The Gerald Forsythe Duplicate Buffalo Nickel Collection.
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