1926-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).Delicately toned in pale gold and silver-gray, this handsome Choice Uncirculated Buffalo nickel also exhibits iridescent ice-blue undertones as the surfaces dip into a light. Both sides are boldly to sharply struck in all but a few isolated areas, atypical for this challenging issue. It is frosty in finish with pleasingly smooth surfaces that are very close to full Gem Mint State quality.<p>Discounting only the overdates and varieties such as the 1918/7-D and 1916 Doubled Die Obverse, the 1926-S is the rarest Buffalo nickel in Mint State. It has the lowest mintage of any circulation strike of the type with only 970,000 coins produced. Even low grade Uncirculated survivors are very scarce, while coins that approach MS-65 are rare from a market availability standpoint. This is one of the most attractive 1926-S nickels one is likely to encounter at the assigned grade level, and it is sure to sell for a strong premium.PCGS# 3959. NGC ID: 22S7.
