1924-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.This 1924-S nickel is in phenomenal condition for an issue that can be challenging to locate even in the finer circulated grades. Satiny luster blankets both sides. The surfaces are smooth in appearance with delicate iridescent overtones. Interestingly for a San Francisco Mint Buffalo nickel from the Roaring Twenties, this date and mint tends to come well struck, a fact confirmed by this smartly impressed example. A semi-key date issue in all grades, the 1924-S has a mintage of 1,437,000 pieces. David W. Lange (<em>The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels</em>, 2000 edition) states:<em>"Seemingly the most difficult date in the series in grades VF-AU, 1924-S is also quite rare in mint state. Although largely spared the technical problems that plague other key dates, it is rare by virtue of its poor survivorship in desirable grades."</em>Particularly fortunate to have escaped circulation and been preserved with great care, this Gem is sure to find its way into a high quality Buffalo nickel set.From the High Rise Collection.
