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Lot 262 - 1931-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS66

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Lot 262 - 1931-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS66
1931-S Buffalo Nickel. Frosty gem. A popular low mintage issue: only 1,200,000 made. The mintage of this date would have been lower still, had not steps been taken to increase it. The mint feared that if the 194,000 pieces struck to November 1931 were allowed to be the total coinage for the year, the coins would be sent to a premium by hoarders and would cause the Treasurer and the Mint Bureau a good deal of trouble for years. Therefore, additional pieces were struck even though they weren't needed, bringing the total up to the aforementioned 1,200,000 pieces. (For a detailed account of this fascinating coin, see David W. Lange's <I>The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels.</I>) (#3971)