1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type II. MS-67 (PCGS). Gold Shield Holder.A magnificent Superb Gem with radiant satiny luster on each side. Champagne-gold iridescence glistens from the protected areas and across the fields, complementing the otherwise pearlescent silver surfaces. Signs of a late die state are evident, particularly on the obverse, with flowlines throughout and clashmarks distinctly defined beneath the chin. The devices are overall bold and without distractions, lending strong eye appeal to this pristine piece. It ranks among the finest seen by PCGS, with only 6 coins certified finer at MS-67+. <p>Receiving orders to implement the new Type II Buffalo nickel design on May 6, 1913, the Philadelphia Mint began striking examples of the new design on May 10. In addition to placing the denomination FIVE CENTS within an exergue below the straight ground upon which the bison now stands -- to improve the durability of that critical design component in circulation -- the Type II design features smoothed fields that no longer display the textured finish of its Type I predecessor. While not as plentiful as the 1913 Type I, the 1913 Type II is still a readily obtainable issue in most grades, though in Superb Gem Mint State, as here, the 1913 Type II emerges as an important condition rarity.PCGS Population: 29; 6 finer in MS-67+.
