1919-D. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides. The close of World War I saw a drastic need for Nickel production at both the Denver and San Francisco Mints in 1919. When it came to the former facility, the total number of Denver Mint coins delivered that year amounted to a little over 8 million pieces. This limited mintage figure, when coupled with extensive circulation, explains why the 1919-D is rare in all but the lowest grades. Comparatively more important, however, is the fact the '19-D is also one of the most challenging Buffalo Nickels to locate with any degree of striking detail. Miserable strikes abound. Sharp ones are almost unheard of. Our offering of this wonderful Gem Mint State 66 specimen -- and Premium Quality no less! -- represents an opportunity of profound importance, something for collectors who specialize in this series.
The strike is almost certainly the fullest that one can realistically encounter on a 1919-D Nickel. All design elements are nicely delineated, and there are no areas of bothersome incompleteness of detail on either side. The surfaces are fully lustrous and satiny beneath a delicate overlay of golden iridescence. There are no distracting abrasions to report, and wonderful color A beautiful coin in all regards, and one that is seemingly destined for inclusion in another Buffalo Nickel Registry Set.
Pop 18; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest at PCGS (PCGS # 3942) .
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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