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The Collectors' Auction 2008
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1912-S NGC MS-65. 1912-S NGC MS-65.
Lot Title: 1912-S NGC MS-65.
Description: A strike that easily surpasses the norm characterizes this fantastic 1912-S key date Liberty nickel. In addition, marvelous and fully original multi-colored toning beams off each side, painting the rims with chartreuse-orange iridescence that blends into gunmetal blue patina. A pair of smallish contact marks appear on Liberty's neck, perhaps depriving this coin of a higher grade, yet many collectors believe coins in these no-line NGC holders are usually conservatively graded. Each obverse star is fully delineated, though the hair above Liberty's brow is a bit weak, which is always seems to be the case for this issue. The left ear of corn is a little indistinct, but definitely better detailed than usual. Finally, an awl-like die crack is perfectly centered between the date and the thirteenth star. A delightful gem in an old holder - not an easily found combination in today's numismatic market! From the Stallion Gems Collection.
Low Estimate: $4,400.00
High Estimate: $5,250.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $4,900.00
Price Realized: $5,635.00
1912-S NGC MS-65.
1912-S NGC MS-65.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
270The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014$3,400.00
1912-S PCGS MS-65.
Brock Megran Collection. Scotsman is fortunate to be able to offer a pair of 1912-S key nickels at the PCGS gem level, as the date remains elusive at high grade even in today's slab-happy market. ...
271The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014$4,000.00
1912-S PCGS MS-65 CAC.
An interesting die-state for the obverse shows a tiny die crack connecting the lower left point of the bust to the rim, and another small die crack right between "12" and the final star. Despite the...
396The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014$3,300.00
1912-S NGC MS-65 (no line).
Aside from the high grade and old NGC no-line holder, what sets this 1912-S nickel apart from competitors in like grade are the powerful strike -- uncommon for the date -- and lovely, purely original...
356The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012$4,100.00
1912-S NGC MS-65 (no line).
Superb quality in a 1912-S nickel just doesn't come along very often. The issue is far more common in low grade than high, yet on its own, this GEM would never reveal that truth. Lovely album toning...
357The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012$4,600.00
1912-S PCGS MS-65 CAC.
What elevates this nearly astonishing key nickel well above average for 1912-S is first the powerful, robust sharpness that dominates both sides. Notorious for poor strikes, few examples offer the...
354The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007$220.00
1912-S PCGS F-12.
In 1912, Liberty Head nickels were struck only at the San Francisco Mint. The mintage was a diminutive 238,000 pieces. This attainable and attractive piece exhibits honest wear without...
945The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006$1,850.00
1912-S AU-58.
Just a hint of wear keeps this coin from grading much higher. There are no major marks to speak of, and no major distractions. The toning might be a little questionable.

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