Lot 1183
1921-S. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved PQ. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Lovely golden toning and well struck. A key date. A resplendent gem by any standard, the luster is not in the least timid or yielding on this important San Francisco mint strike, while natural toning hues blossom on both sides. The strike, like the luster, is confident, indeed, as bold as ever seen on virtually any date in the 1920s. This decade in particular saw its fair share of poor strikes. Full, bold transfer from the die to planchet seen in the horn, tail, shoulder hair, and (on the obverse) throughout the Indian’s lower hair and hair braid. Pop 59; 8 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3948) .
The minting of all coins save for the newly mandated silver dollars was down in 1921, due to a short but severe recession which set in following the end of the World War. Nearly all 1921 coins from the three mints were struck in the early months. After that, the demand for additional circulation strikes ended; the massive quantities issued 1916-20 were more than sufficient to meet the reduced requirements of the post-war economy. With very few collectors actively seeking branch mint U.S. coins in this period, very few 1921-S nickel Five-cent pieces were saved at the time of issue. Most got into circulation.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500.
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