1906 Liberty Head Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).This awe-inspiring Superb Gem has been preserved with a remarkable degree of care for a circulation strike nickel five-cent coin of this type. Silky smooth surfaces exhibit a bold frosty texture from the dies. There is none but the lightest iridescent gold toning present, and it is not readily evident at all viewing angles. Sharply struck in all but a few isolated areas, this is a superior Liberty Head nickel irrespective of date that is worthy of the strongest bids.<p>A workhorse minor coin issue from the early 20th century, the 1906 has a sizeable mintage of 38,612,000 circulation strikes. Most of these quietly entered commerce during an era where numismatists preferred to focus their collecting energies on Proof coinage. Further testament to this issues workhorse status is the considerable evidence gathered from the coins themselves suggesting that Mint employees paid little attention to quality during production. Locating an example that is sharply struck, managed to escape circulation, and was subsequently handled with sufficient care to secure even an MS-65+ grade from PCGS or NGC is not an easy task in todays market. This MS-67 is the single finest known to the former service and is of the utmost significance to advanced Liberty Head nickel enthusiasts, especially those competing for top honors on the PCGS Set Registry.PCGS# 3867. NGC ID: 277H.PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer.
