Lot 1391
1937. PCGS graded Proof 67. CAC Approved. Premium Quality. Fully brilliant gem proof. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 5,769 struck. Pop 397; 34 finer, 20 in 67+, 13 in 68, 1 in 69. (PCGS # 3996) The reverse of James Earle Fraser's five-cent piece is memorable in its profile view of a bison bull. In recalling this particular work, Fraser spoke of its unique character: "My first objective was to produce a coin which was truly American, and that could not be confused with the currency of any other country. I made sure, therefore, to use none of the attributes that other nations had used in the past. And, in my search for symbols, I found no motif within the boundaries of the United States so distinctive as the American buffalo." (For a detailed account of this fascinating coin, see David W. Lange’s The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900
The Gerald Forsythe Duplicate Buffalo Nickel Collection.
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Realized $3,910 |