1938-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-68 (PCGS). CAC. Delightful toning in iridescent gold and pastel colors decorates both sides of this virtually pristine Superb Gem. Possessed of intense satin luster, this sharply struck and expertly preserved example would make a fitting addition to either a high-quality type set or the finest Buffalo nickel collection. Struck in the final year of the Buffalo nickel series. In 1938 the mints at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco were churning out the new Jefferson nickel type, but Denver still managed to produce over seven million Buffalo nickels as well alongside the nearly 5.4 million Jefferson five-cent pieces it struck. Denver was alone in its production in the final year of James Earle Frasers beloved Buffalo nickel design type. Beautiful Gems such as that offered here accelerate rapidly beyond their "common" date status when they appear at auction. PCGS# 3984. NGC ID: 22SZ. PCGS Population: 50; 3 finer. CAC Population: 11; 0.
