Lot 1154
1913-D. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Even light natural toning on both sides. Boldly struck with splendid luster. Some minute flyspecks seen with a 5x glass.
The changeover to the Type 2 reverse was ordered on May 6, 1913, and coinage of the revised nickels commenced four days later. The placing of the value FIVE CENTS within an exergue was accompanied by a smoothing of the rough textured fields that had been so widely admired on the Type 1 issue. As a result, the luster on Mint State examples is more apt to be satiny than the shimmering luster characteristic of Type 1 nickels. These changes to the fields were made deliberately by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles Barber. Pop 136; 62 finer, 1 in 65+, 51 in 66, 10 in 67 (PCGS # 3922) .
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.
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