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Lot 235 - 1918-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS64

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Lot 235 - 1918-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS64
1918-S Buffalo Nickel. The coin shortage that led to the production of the 1918/7-D is also partly the reason for the high-grade rarity of the 1918-S. Most of the mintage of 4.8 million coins entered circulation. The second reason for the issue's condition rarity is poor striking detail. Many features, such as the first two digits in the date, are often weakly defined. These shortcomings inhibit the desirability and, therefore, the certified grade of a significant portion of the otherwise attractive examples.

A few marks in the hair and a lamination streak through the buffalo, but otherwise, this is one of choicer Mint State 64 1918-S buffalo nickels that this cataloger can remember seeing, and it is also one of the most carefully preserved. Both the peripheral devices and the central highpoints are equally well defined with just a few areas that lack some detail. There are a few intermingled blushes of near-brilliance, but the overall appearance on both sides is one of warm natural nickel-toned patina. (#3940)