Description: Type 1 Buffalo Nickels marked the debut of James Earle Fraser's iconic design. Struck for only part of 1913 before transitioning to the Type 2, this coin features the bison standing on a raised mound, a detail later flattened due to minting concerns. Matte Proof examples of 1913 Type 1s - a one year type - are particularly fun. From a casual glance they look similar to business strike coins, except that because they were designed specifically for collectors, their strike, surfaces, and overall quality truly are "proofs" -- perfect examples of the type. And this stunning PR68 example is truly (nearly) perfect. Blazing luster, absolutely hammer-struck, and with pristine surfaces, this coin - selected as the plate coin for PCGSs CoinFacts page on the type - is an absolute monster. Top population for the date, it shares its PR68 grade with only a handful of other examples. With a price guide value of $100,000 and a historical auction appearance with a realized price of $90,000, dare we say we've priced this coin....competitively? A remarkable piece for any serious collection.
Price: 84950 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2025-01-24T23:30:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 5c
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Coin: Buffalo
Year: 1913
Certification Number: 49026030
Strike Type: Proof
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Grade: PR68
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: PCGS
