The reason why more uncirculated examples were not saved is a mystery to numismatists. So, when one of these true gems crosses the auction block it always brings many bidders and fierce competition.
Industrial production was mostly focused on producing war goods and places of public entertainment were closing. This may be the reason why so few uncirculated examples were saved for coin collectors. Circulated coins of this date are scarce but obtainable for the common collector. If you're looking for an extremely well-struck example in a gem uncirculated grade, you will have to pay the price that only an advanced collector will be able to afford.
Nothing is more eye-catching to a coin collector then seeing a Proof coin. Between the mids and the late s, the United States Mint only produced Proof coins to the demand of collectors.
Couple this with the fact that the mint changed the reverse design by removing the decorative rays in between the stars further adds to the low production numbers for this coin. Most Proof coins in this series had production runs of approximately 1, coins. However, in only 25 Proof coins were minted with no more than 10 of them surviving today. Taking into account the extreme rarity of this coin and its pristine condition makes this coin the most valuable coin in the Shield nickel series.
The D Buffalo nickel has a fairly low mintage at slightly less than 10 million coins. Therefore, it is scarce in circulated grades and rare in mint state grades. Not only is the surface of this coin problem-free, but it is also exceptionally well struck.
The detail in the Buffalo's horn is evidence of a quality strike. Additionally, the brilliance of this normally ruddy coin sets it apart from all others and commands such a high value. In World War I was raging in Europe and manufacturing processes were gearing up to produce war goods. The San Francisco mint in mostly produced poorly struck Buffalo Nickels.
To find such a pristine example coupled with a highly detailed strike is a true rarity. In , the Buffalo nickel was first produced. The denomination was the highest point on the coin and was the first feature to wear away.
By recessing the denomination below the Buffalo, the mint corrected the problem of the denomination prematurely wearing off the coin. Here is another mint error caused by the improper manufacturing of a coin die. You can see the doubling of the last two digits on the date as evidenced by a duplicate set of numbers offset to the right of the original digits.
It took years before a numismatist discovered these coins in circulation. Therefore, a majority of them are classified as circulated.
It is amazing that this dramatic mint error was never discovered for many years. One does not need a magnifying glass or microscope to see the dramatic doubling on the last two digits of the year on the obverse of the coin. Regardless, many of these coins circulated for years before being pulled and put in somebody's coin collection. Here is a rare example of one that was saved before it ever experienced the harsh environment of circulation in commerce.
Of all the Buffalo nickels ever produced, the production run at the San Francisco mint in yielded only , This is the lowest mintage of any coin in the Buffalo Nickel series. From the beginning, the odds were against any large number of these coins being saved in uncirculated condition. However, this single example of a high-quality specimen commands the extraordinary price that advanced coin collectors are willing to pay.
Just like the doubled die obverse Buffalo nickel, this coin was also the result of sloppy workmanship at the United States Mint. It is obvious that there is a numeral 7 lurking underneath the last digit in the date. There are four basic nickel designs: Shield, Liberty, Buffalo and the Jefferson, with only slight variations in early coins.
The value of coins varies by demand and is influenced by rarity and condition. In the U. Coins rated 60 or higher are referred to as "mint" state coins. Gem coins are rated 66 or higher, and they possess exemplary strike and luster and no noticeable abrasions.
Very few of these coins remain at the gem level, and only two are certified at a higher grade than this one. Three different obverse dies were used to produce the Rays Shield nickel proofs.
Due to a design issue, the coinage dies failed early, resulting in the decision to remove the rays from the coin mid-year. This coin appears to be struck from Die State 1. The frost on the surface of this coin elevates it to a cameo designation. Cameo is the amount of contrast between the relief raised or recessed design and field background. While common among circulated coins, the S is rare in mint state and one of the rarest Buffalos when in gem condition, with only three other Buffalo years rarer.
This coin is graded gem quality, making it the rarest regular strike Buffalo nickel between and Restrikes were apparently produced later.
This coin has a frost, which provides a cameo effect on each side. This coin, the finest certified by both major services, is well struck with an unusually sharp image and has only a small amount of die erosion. About 9. Some like the new nickels in circulation bear the familiar likeness of our third president, Thomas Jefferson.
Other, older valuable nickels feature the profile of an Indian one one side and a buffalo on the other. Knowing precisely which of these pieces of metal currency is valuable requires the expertise of a knowledgeable rare coin and currency appraisal specialist.
Sculptor James Earl Fraser used his considerable skills to craft a number of coins, including the buffalo nickel. He created both sides of the coin—the face features the profile of a Native American man, reportedly a composite of several noted tribal chiefs. This rare nickel entered circulation in ; about halfway through the year, the design was changed with the denomination recessed below the coins rim. Its last minting took place in While buffalo nickels are old and can be beautiful to look at, only some of these antique coins hold significant value.
Most of these coins, because they often are passed down from generation to generation, hold more sentimental value than monetary. However, a small number of buffalo nickels are worth more than just five cents.
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