1913 Buffalo Nickel Type-I MS-66 PCGS

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The year 1913 marked a significant transition in American coinage with the introduction of the Buffalo Nickel. This particular specimen represents the very first variety of the design, known as Type I. On this initial version, the majestic bison on the reverse stands proudly atop a raised mound of dirt, which displays the denomination of five cents. This distinctive raised mound was modified later in the same year, making the Type I a fascinating snapshot of a design in its earliest form. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint without a mint mark, this coin is part of an original mintage of 30,992,000 pieces. Finding one in such an exceptional state of preservation is a remarkable occurrence. This specimen has been certified in Mint State 66 (MS-66), indicating it has retained its original luster and sharp details through more than a century of existence, far escaping the wear of daily commerce.