1916-S Buffalo Nickel AU-55 PCGS
Numismatic
1916-S Buffalo Nickel AU-55 PCGS
The 1916-S Buffalo Nickel represents an iconic era in United States coinage, capturing a distinctively American aesthetic. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this five-cent piece is composed of a copper-nickel alloy. The coin features the word LIBERTY and the date 1916 on its obverse, while the reverse displays the traditional Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM alongside the denomination FIVE CENTS. This specific coin has survived the decades in remarkable shape, earning a grade of Almost Uncirculated 55 (AU-55). With a total mintage of 11,860,000, finding an example from the San Francisco facility in this high state of preservation offers a fascinating glimpse into early twentieth-century American minting.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1916 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Almost Unc - 55 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Cents |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
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