1935-S 5CPCGS Plus

Description

1935-S Buffalo Nickel, PCGS MS67. This exceptional 1935-S Buffalo Nickel represents a significant offering from the San Francisco Mint, graded PCGS MS67 (Certificate #40684699). Designed by the renowned James Earle Fraser, this classic American type coin showcases the artistic merit that defined the Buffalo Nickel series (1913-1938). The piece exhibits the characteristic grey brilliant luster typical of San Francisco Mint issues, with strike quality that meets expectations for the mintmark, though minor weakness is occasionally encountered on examples from this facility. The 1935-S is notably scarcer in Gem Mint State condition compared to other late-date San Francisco nickels, including the 1931-S, 1936-S, and 1937-S. This rarity factor, combined with the high technical grade, makes this an important acquisition for serious Buffalo Nickel specialists. With a mintage of 10,300,000 pieces, the vast majority saw commercial circulation, making well-preserved examples increasingly difficult to locate. The MS67 grade places this coin well above typical market offerings and represents the upper echelon of preservation for this date and mint. Population data indicates only 17 examples graded across all services at this grade level or finer, underscoring the scarcity of premium specimens. This combination of rarity, technical quality, and collector demand makes this 1935-S an outstanding addition to any advanced Buffalo Nickel collection.