Lot 1086
1913-S. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Nicely toned. Scarcest of the six date-mintmark combinations and varieties this year. The reverse of James Earle Fraser’s five-cent piece is memorable in its profile view of a bison bull. In recalling this particular work, Fraser spoke of its unique character: "My first objective was to produce a coin which was truly American, and that could not be confused with the currency of any other country. I made sure, therefore, to use none of the attributes that other nations had used in the past. And, in my search for symbols, I found no motif within the boundaries of the United States so distinctive as the American buffalo." (PCGS # 3923) . Estimated Value $550 - 600.
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Realized $949 |