1918/7-D 5C Overdate FS-101 MS(PCGS#38446)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1033

等级

MS64

价格

330,331

详细说明

Choice Mint State 1918/7-D Nickel 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-101. MS-64 (NGC). Here is an exceptional condition rarity that ranks among the finest certified for this elusive and challenging overdate. Light attractive toning of iridescent golden-apricot is seen toward the borders. Both sides are lustrous throughout with a softly frosted finish. Striking detail is bold overall; the all-important 7 underdigit is discernible by the unaided eye, and crisp when examined with the aid of a loupe. Nicely preserved and fully deserving of the Choice Mint State grade from NGC. This overdate was a result of the United States' insatiable demand for circulating minor coins during the final two years of World War One. There was a nationwide shortage of cents and nickels in 1917 and 1918 that resulted in very large outputs of these denominations. During the final quarter of 1917 the engraving department at the Philadelphia Mint was busy producing dies for both 1917- and 1918-dated coinage. One of the obverse dies for the Buffalo nickel received its first impression from a 1917-dated hub, but the second impression came from a 1918-dated hub. This die was then shipped west for use in the Denver Mint, where it produced an unknown, yet presumably small number of 1918/7-D nickels. With the vast majority of examples circulated to one degree or another, this significant Choice Uncirculated survivor will be a highlight in even the finest Buffalo nickel set or variety collection. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. NGC Census: 14; 4 finer (MS-66 finest). PCGS# 38446. NGC ID: 22RJ. Click here for certification details from NGC.