1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type II. Proof-67 (PCGS).A magenta hue dominates the center of this stunning Superb Gem, transitioning to an iridescent indigo and champagne gold further outward. The toning is cool and translucent, adding to the visual experience without distracting from the matte-like texture that makes these issues so famous. Details heretofore unnoticed within the Indians hairstyle and buffalos fur can be spotted during a lengthy study of this piece, one of the most sharply struck of the Buffalo series. From a mintage of 1,514 pieces, survivors of which are the rarest Proof Buffalo nickels after only those from the 1916 issue. Obviously most contemporary collectors acquired a Type I example for their first year Proof Buffalo nickel acquisition, their disenchantment with the satin finish of these coins further explaining why comparatively few examples of the Type II issue were preserved. The Lange reference on the series notes: Its almost a certainty that many of the Proofs struck remained unsold at the end of the year and were melted.