1917-D Buffalo Nickel Good
Numismatic
1917-D Buffalo Nickel Good
The 1917-D Buffalo nickel represents a fascinating moment in United States coinage, showcasing a distinctly American aesthetic. Designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser, this five-cent piece departs from traditional classical allegories to present a powerful, realistic portrait of an American Indian on the obverse. The word LIBERTY is inscribed along the upper right edge, serving as a simple yet profound frame for the profile. On the reverse, a massive American bison stands on a raised mound, filling the circular canvas of the coin. The inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM are positioned above the animal, while the denomination FIVE CENTS is placed below. This particular issue bears the 'D' mint mark beneath the denomination, indicating its origin at the Denver Mint during the 1917 series year.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1917 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | 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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