1913 5C Type 2 PR(PCGS#3990)

The Regency Auction 37

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

232

等级

PR68

价格

182,852

详细说明

Monumental quality for this early Proof Buffalo. Only 1,514 pieces were struck and this stellar example is tied with the absolute finest known today. The currently offered PR68 is tied for FINEST graded at PCGS and it is a beautifully toned coin that is totally worthy of its lofty designation. The eye appeal is exceptional and it is a perfect combination of nickel blue to the centers and framed in varying shades of gold, yellow and crimson on both sides! The strike is bold throughout, as expected for a Proof, and this is the second style issued in 1913, with the straight and level ground. The original design was altered slightly after Mint officials realized the Type 1 with raised ground allowed the letters FIVE CENTS to wear down quickly, and vending machine owners believed the original design may be deemed a counterfeit by their machines. Thus as has been the case with several newly designed coins, changes quickly came about to appease various groups. The Buffalo Nickel design was created by James Earle Fraser, an artist from outside the Philadelphia Mint. Fraser took images of three aging chiefs and developed a composite portrait. The chiefs used were Iron Tail (Custer’s opponent at Little Bighorn), Two Moons, and John Big Tree. The desired result was a Native American that could not be attributed to any one tribe. For the reverse Fraser used an American bison named Black Diamond, then living at the Central Park Zoo in New York City. PCGS 11, NGC 5. The most recent example sold for $30,000 in October 2018, and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $35,000. NONE ARE GRADED FINER, making this a superb example for any set. We have long said that the Proof Buffalo nickel collection is a really neat project, a small number of coins that do come nice, in various grades, up to and including PR68. With some effort a world class set can be built. Let this be your Type 2 1913! Cert. Number 38670454 PCGS # 3990.00