Lot 733
1926-D. NGC graded MS-67. Boldly struck with lovely toning. We have handled precious few '26-D Nickels that are as sharply struck as the lovely MS67 Superb Gem in this lot. Specialists in the Buffalo Nickel series are well aware of the striking irregularities that plague this D-mint release. In fact, softness of detail is so extreme for most examples that, if they are submitted for third-party certification at all, such coins are severely limited as to the grade that they can obtain, usually quite low. The present example, however, possesses all of the fine qualities that a collector should demand for the Gem Mint State 67 level. To start with the strike, it is overall knife-edge sharp in appearance. In fact, the few isolated design elements that are not sharp are boldly defined, scarcely a difference. As for this coin's other features, the luster is jam-packed and satiny, while the surfaces are free of bothersome abrasions. Most assuredly there are not spots, either. A band of multicolor peripheral toning more than attracts attention, it is one of the main focal areas after the bold motifs. Worthy of a strong bid. Pop 3; none finer at NGC.
Estimated Value $18,000 - 19,000.
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