1924-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).Exceptionally vivid concentric rings of ice blue, rose and gold frame brilliant centers on this handsome Premium Gem. Boldly, if not sharply struck throughout, this smooth and satiny specimen would make an impressive addition to even the finest Buffalo nickel set.The Denver Mint resumed production of nickels in 1924 after a four year break. Some five million were ultimately struck, almost all of which with only moderately passable strikes. Somewhat scarce even in the higher circulated states of preservation, Mint State 1924-D nickels were quite difficult to acquire until a small group from the Connecticut State Library were made available in the 1990s. Even so, Gem Mint State specimens remain as elusive as ever. While PCGS has recorded six more grading events at the MS-66 level in the intervening years since we offered a similarly graded example in our November 2012 Baltimore sale, pressure from Registry Set collectors and passionate Buffalo nickel devotees keeps demand for Gem examples in constant demand. An opportunity not to be missed.