1574: 1923-S 5C MS66 NGC. Start Price USD 28,000.00 Current Price USD 28,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 31, 2008 End Time Friday, August 01, 2008 Location Baltimore, MD See more about '1574: 1923-S 5C MS66 NGC.' Description click for larger image1574: 1923-S 5C MS66 NGC. 1923-S 5C MS66 NGC. The years 1921 through 1923 saw sporadic production of minor coinage at the mints in the United States. In 1921 San Francisco made no dimes, and Denver made no cents or nickels; neither mint made quarters. In 1922 only the Denver Mint, notoriously so, made cents, including the 1922 No D and Weak D coins. Otherwise, there were no minor coins at all produced during the year. The San Francisco Mint ceased production of Buffalo nickels in late 1921, and it would be nearly two years before that facility would make any more coins of the denomination. What pieces do exist of the 1921-S and 1923-S Buffalo nickel are often either strike-challenged or exhibit the signs of extended die wear, perhaps the result of Mint economy moves. While the 1921-S is generally better struck, the 1923-S coins often show a weak strike or mushy reverse, suggesting that the S-mintmarked reverse dies may have been retained and reused from the 1921-S coinage. The present piece shows a remarkable strike, especially on the reverse. While it is not full, it is sharp, with much articulation apparent on the head, shoulders, and back of the buffalo. The horn is well detailed, and the tail is nearly split. Faint die clashing is noted beneath E PLURIBUS UNUM and below the Indian's chin, as so often seen in this series. The obverse shows a decent strike, although there is some softness on the tops of LIBERTY. The wonderful patina is ice-blue at the center, with a ring of lilac around the rim and some shades of magenta on the reverse. Both sides show some orange-peel effect, another sign of die wear. In MS66 grade this splendid key-date nickel is one of seven so certified at NGC and PCGS combined, and there are none finer (6/08).Coin Engraver: James E. FraserShipping: Coins & Currency (view shipping information)Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. 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