1935-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS). Awe-inspiring condition rarity that is sure to excite the advanced Buffalo nickel collector. Satiny surfaces are adorned with blooms of violet and powder blue at the centers, while narrow bands of rich color adorn the rims. Well struck overall with a silky smooth appearance, it is little wonder that this beautiful coin ranks among the best examples of the 1935-D known. Just two coins have been graded finer by PCGS. <p><p><p>From a mintage of 12,092,000 pieces, not a particularly generous total for a Buffalo nickel, but sufficient enough to make this issue readily obtainable in circulated and lower Mint State grades. Finding a top quality Uncirculated example will prove to be a challenging endeavor under normal market conditions for, as David W. Lange (2000) notes, "1935-D is the last date in the series for which weak striking is a serious obstacle to locating a satisfactory example." Not only is the coin offered here exceptionally well produced, but it is also expertly preserved and possessed of breathtaking eye appeal. A find for the advanced Registry Set collector, and worthy of the strongest bids.
