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1913 Buffalo 5C. Type 1 NGC MS68 Star

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:0.00 USD Estimated At:11,000.00 - 13,000.00 USD
1913 Buffalo 5C. Type 1 NGC MS68 Star
1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. NGC graded MS-68. Star. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides. Almost incredible light electric blue and magenta toning with some splashes of gold, over a highly lustrous surface. A more artistic example cannot be imagined. Although the 1913 Type I nickel is readily available in all grades, including choice Mint State, at the certified MS-68 level it becomes exceedingly rare indeed. As stated, the present piece is fantastic!

James Earle Fraser had made numerous studies of Native Americans before undertaking the task of creating an Indian head for the nickel. The obverse portrays a mature warrior facing right. His hair is braided in the style of the plains Indians with a ribbon securing the braid. Two feathers are affixed near the part of the hair, and a third one is only partly visible. The garment across his shoulder provides a foundation for the coin's date, and Fraser's initial letter 'F' appears below the date. On both the original model and the struck coin, the subject appears to be in a contemplative state with eyes half closed. (For a detailed account of this fascinating coin, see David W. Lange's The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels. Pop 3; none finer at NGC.
Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000.

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