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1918 5C MS66 PCGS. David Lange''s The Complete Guide t

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1918 5C MS66 PCGS. David Lange''s The Complete Guide t
<B>1918<5C> MS66 PCGS.</B></I> David Lange's <I>The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels,</B></I> second edition (2000), has some interesting and cogent comments about this issue in high grades: "1918 is a scarce coin in all grades Fine and better. Despite its high mintage, nice circulated coins are frustratingly elusive, due in part to a chronically poor strike. Mediocre Mint State coins are often available, but not so Gem pieces. The total certified Mint State population is surprisingly low." This lovely, high-end Premium Gem example has light silver-gold patina with blazing luster. While the strike is far from full, it is much better than typically seen, especially on the reverse, which features a bold horn, good detail on the hair at the bison's shoulder, and a nearly split tail. PCGS has graded seven pieces finer (8/06).<BR><I>From The Troy Wiseman Collection.</B></I>