Lot 1259
1918-S. NGC graded MS-65. Lovely light gold toning. Better than average strike. Has a couple of small marks on the hair above the braid; die clash shows below the Indian's chin from the legend on the reverse side of the coin. A satiny and lustrous gem with a nuance of faint champagne color. The strike is as complete as these S-mints usually occur, although the MS65 grade permits a hint of weakness is seen at the lower shoulder and on the pelt where it meets the bison's shoulder. Regarding the strike on this particularly gemmy MS65 1918-S we see it stands head and shoulders above the rest (forgive the pun). Pop 14; 2 finer, 1 in 66, 1 in 66 Star .
Historic reference: The climate of repression and intimidation established by the Wilson administration during World War One against the evil "Huns" (Germans) continued after the war ended: this time, government scare tactics (to justify expanded funding for various police activites) focused on communists, Bolsheviks and "reds" generally. The climactic phase of this anti communist crusade occurred during the "Palmer Raids" of 1918-1921.
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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