Lot 1333
1920-D. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Nicely toned and better than average strike. Among the Finest Known. An issue that all who are familiar with Buffalo Nickels will agree saw considerable circulation beginning in the year of delivery, the 1920-D is a much more challenging coin to locate in circulated grades than a mintage of 9.4 million pieces might imply. Even an accurately graded, problem-free AU is a coin that is sure to find many willing buyers in today's market. Mint State specimens are available now and then, but they are mostly below par with lackluster luster.
While it would have been a sign of an important offering if the Forsythe Collection included even an MS65 example of this issue, the coin that we are presenting in this lot is everything one expects in a coin of near-pristine quality. Few ever get to see a '20-D Nickel whose surfaces are as smooth and blemish free as those of the present example. The strike is better-quality in all regards, while luminous mint frostiness blankets all areas with its satiny consistency. Finally, we note lovely toning in pale nickel blue colors. A coin of near-singularly beauty and appeal among available 1920-D Nickels, this top-of-the-census Gem MS66 belongs in the finest collection. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 3945) Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000
The Gerald Forsythe Duplicate Buffalo Nickel Collection.
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