1938-D/S Buffalo Nickel. FS-511, OMM-1. MS-68 (NGC). Awe-inspiring surfaces are vividly toned and virtually pristine. The obverse exhibits a delightful blend of iridescent golden-olive, powder blue and orange-apricot shades, while for the reverse we note subtle highlights of sea-green to dominant pinkish-apricot iridescence. Satiny in finish with a sharp strike and expertly preserved surfaces that approach numismatic perfection. A popular transitional issue, several dramatic varieties are noted for the 1938-D Buffalo nickel including both D/D and D/S varieties. While abundant in lower circulated grades, the present D/S variety becomes scarce in Gem Mint State with only approximately 6,000 known, most of which grade no finer than MS-66. At the MS-68 level, this example is among the very finest certified and is destined for an advanced collection on the NGC Set Registry.
