Lot 1334
1920-S. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning. Lots of mint luster. Satiny golden gray surfaces display a sheen of lively nickel iridescence. Well above average for the date where strike is often a problem, perhaps one of the finest strikes currently available for the date. All the main design features are present, and none of them are even a bit light. We do note a single mark on the buffalo's foreleg. David Lange referred to this date's striking problems and rarity in his book on the subject by noting "These are almost always quite weakly struck on the reverse. Adequate strikes do turn up, however, and are worth one's patience. In Mint State, the 1920-S is among the scarcest coins in the series. Gems are very rare." Providentially for our bidders, the Forsythe coin is a Gem with a strike to match its high grade: one that is well above average. For good measure we will note that PCGS has certified just one example of the date at a higher grade. What more can one ask? Pop 17; 1 finer in 66 (PCGS # 3946) Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000
Ex: ADM Collection; The Gerald Forsythe Duplicate Buffalo Nickel Collection.
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| Realized $25,875 |
