1937 5C PR(PCGS#3996)

1937 5C PR (PCGS#3996)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1937 Buffalo Nickel. Proof-68+ (NGC). Virtual perfection in a Brilliant Proof Buffalo nickel, this awe-inspiring 1937 is fully struck with a uniform mirrored finish from the dies. Delicate champagne-gold iridescence blankets both sides, providing strong eye appeal to accompany this coin's outstanding technical quality. The 1937 is the second of only two Proof issues from the later Buffalo nickel series. Prior to 1936, the Mint had not struck any Proofs of this type since 1916, and when coinage resumed the first examples were of a satin finish, which accounted for approximately two thirds of the total mintage of 4,420 pieces for the year. Improvements in the process for coining Proofs at the Mint resulted in the uniformly brilliant pieces that comprised the final third of the Proof 1936 delivery, as well as all 5,769 specimens coined in 1937. The latter issue is the most readily obtainable Proof Buffalo nickel in today's market, and the overall high quality of surviving examples adds to its popularity among type collectors. The extant population of truly stellar examples, as here, is extremely limited, however, and with such demand, competition among bidders is always fierce when one appears at auction. Strong bids are certainly called for here. NGC Census: 3; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 3996. NGC ID: 278Z. Click here for certification details from NGC.