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1936 PCGS Proof 68 TY2 Buffalo Nickel

Description: 1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR68 PCGS. This is an impeccable Superb Gem proof with medium nickel-gray surfaces that ... Sold for: $40,250.00 (includes BP) Bid Source: Live: Floor Ended: Mar 14, 2007 Buyer's Premium: 15% of the successful bid (minimum $9.00 per lot) Auction Name: 2007 ANA Charlotte National Money Show Auction, Presented by Robert Korver #432 Special Notice: In compliance with North Carolina law, this auction is being conducted and licensed by Robert Korver #8363. Auction Type: Signature (The floor auction is being held in Charlotte, NC on March 15-17, 2007. Online bidding ends at 10:00PM CT the night before the floor session for this lot. Your secret maximum bid will compete for you during the floor auction, and it is possible that you may be outbid on the floor after internet bidding closes.) Number of Bidders: 11 Description 1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR68 PCGS. This is an impeccable Superb Gem proof with medium nickel-gray surfaces that are framed by gorgeous gold and iridescent toning on both sides. The strike is full and the surfaces are pristine. We see no reason to suggest anything short of perfection for this beauty. Like the similarly graded Satin Finish proof in the present sale, only one example of this Brilliant Finish proof has been certified finer than this piece. The numismatist will be interested to learn that both of these coins, the Satin and Brilliant proof examples, were coined from the same obverse die with identical curved die finishing lines below the date. Population: 5 in 68, 1 finer (2/07).(Registry values: N4719)

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