1923-S BUFFALO 5C NGC MS66

Superb Gem 1923-S Buffalo nickel certified MS66, a grade level that commands attention for this branch-mint issue. San Francisco Buffalo nickels frequently show strike weakness and surface friction, so a coin preserved at this level is notable for both technical quality and collector appeal. The notes identify it as a quality example, with a single MS66+ coin listed above it at NGC. James Earle Fraser’s design remains one of the most admired in American coinage, and advanced Buffalo nickel collectors place special emphasis on clean surfaces, sound luster, and superior preservation from the tougher mintmarked dates.