1915-D Buffalo Nickel VG
Numismatic
1915-D Buffalo Nickel VG
This five-cent piece from 1915 offers a window into early twentieth-century American coinage design. Struck at the Denver Mint, the coin carries the distinctive "D" mint mark on its reverse. The metal composition contains no precious metals, yet the coin is highly regarded for its artistic merit and historical character, preserved here in Very Good condition. The obverse features a detailed profile of an American Indian, accompanied by the legible inscription of the word "LIBERTY" and the year 1915. This portrait, created by sculptor James Earle Fraser, captured a powerful and dignified representation of Native American heritage for circulating currency. On the reverse, a massive American bison stands atop a raised mound of earth. The design includes the national motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the issuing country "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" alongside the denomination "FIVE CENTS". This combination of imagery remains one of the most recognizable and celebrated themes in the history of United States coinage.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1915 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | Very Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Cents |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
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