1923-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. This superior 1923-S Buffalo nickel features sharp to full striking detail throughout, full mint luster and smooth surfaces. Toned in pearl gray, there are also iridescent undertones that are bolder and more varied on the reverse. After a brief hiatus in 1922, nickel production resumed in 1923 at Philadelphia and San Francisco after stockpiles of earlier nickels had been exhausted. The overall striking quality for the S-Mint issue of the date is mixed, with many coins struck from a moderately strong obverse die paired with an older die so worn from heavy use that many key details are nearly flat. Exceptionally strong strikes from fresh dies are quite rare and particularly sought after. Most Uncirculated 1923-S nickels fail to meet the exacting standards to receive a Gem grade. This sharp and attractive coin is a significant condition rarity that would make an outstanding addition to any advanced Buffalo nickel specialists cabinet. From the Larry H. Miller Collection. From the Larry H. Miller Collection.