1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-101. MS-61 (NGC).A highly significant offering, this is a rare Mint State survivor for an overdate variety that is scarce even in the lowest circulated grades. Bathed in warm copper-gray patina, the surfaces also possess full mint luster in a billowy satin texture. Striking detail is impressive with bold to sharp detail throughout and a clear, readily appreciable 7 underdigit. Smooth enough to suggest a higher Mint State rating, this coin is sure to elicit strong bids from astute collectors. The authors of the excellent reference <em>Cherrypickers Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins</em> (2015 edition) describe the 1918/7-D Buffalo as a "very rare overdate." David W. Lange (The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels, Second Edition) expands on this theme when he states:"The 1918/7-D overdate certainly rivals the 1916/1916 and 1937-D 3-leg nickel for the title of most popular and highly sought variety in the [Buffalo] series. Though discovered as long ago as 1931, it still remains scarce.<em>" </em>Uncirculated survivors are particularly elusive, as related above, and certainly qualify as rare from a market availability standpoint. This lovely piece represents a fleeting opportunity for the Buffalo nickel enthusiast or more expansive variety collector to fill a significant hole in their collection.