1916-S Buffalo Nickel AG
Numismatic
1916-S Buffalo Nickel AG
The 1916 Buffalo Nickel, struck at the San Francisco Mint, represents a classic era of American coinage design. Created by the renowned sculptor James Earle Fraser, this five-cent piece departs from traditional allegorical figures to showcase imagery deeply rooted in the American landscape. The obverse of the coin presents a powerful, detailed profile of a Native American chieftain, accompanied by the word LIBERTY. On the reverse, a majestic American bison stands upon a raised mound. The inscriptions on this side include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the denomination FIVE CENTS. This particular coin is composed of copper and nickel, carrying the distinctive "S" mint mark of the San Francisco facility. Graded as Almost Good, the coin shows honest wear from its time in circulation, yet it retains the unmistakable character of Fraser's celebrated artwork from over a century ago.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1916 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Almost 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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