Lot 1652
1917-S Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-66. Nice original light toning. Well struck. With a razor-sharp strike over most elements of the design, this coin is definitely in the minority among extant '17-S buffalos. We really admire the surfaces, too, over which cascading satin luster glistens in the virtual nonappearance of abrasions, visible, hidden or otherwise. The external evidence of its grade is one of warm russet-gold iridescence, but we do note a thin swirl of nickel-blue patina in areas of the field and on the devices. A great advantage this has is its premium-quality Gem level, and housed in an inert NGC it will continue to retain this outward perfection. This rare high-grade example is near the top of the PCGS pop for the issue, and it is certain to see spirited bidding among Registry Set collectors. Pop 7; 1 finer in 66 Star.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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