Lot 1168
1916-S. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved PQ. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Light hint of gold toning on both sides. Well struck and eye-catching. An impressive gem with brilliant luster under the pale color plus gleaming highlights. Representative strike for the date, which is sharp throughout the head and shoulder area of the reverse, and also finely detailed on the Indian’s features, hair braid, feathers, and date.
The Mint finally addressed some of the buffalo nickel’s basic deficiencies beginning this year. A new obverse hub was used exclusively for 1916 and all subsequent dates. The word LIBERTY was more deeply incised, eliminating its tendency to blend with the coin’s field. Proofs struck at Philadelphia, which had been made since 1913, ended their short run with the 1916 release. Pop 84; 33 finer, 28 in 66, 1 in 66+, 4 in 67 (PCGS # 3933) .
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100.
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