This deep golden gray specimen exhibits some vertical rose-gold and violet toning highlights that lend a slight woodgrain effect to the overall appearance on the obverse; the reverse is chiefly nickel gray with a trace of gold here and there. Despite its somewhat lengthy stay in commerce, this example is remarkably free of circulations marks. Indeed, the only mark that needs introduction is a small horizontal tick at the exact center of the Native Americans cheek. The date on the present piece shows bold doubling as do the braid details to the right of the date and the feather details above; with its freedom from surface disturbances the doubling is distinctive. After its discovery this rare variety rose to prominence among Buffalo nickel aficionados and error collectors as well. This important Buffalo nickel variety is not pursued by all those who enjoy and collect the series, but those who do pursue this issue are serious when it comes to chasing down a specimen.,,,,
