1921-S Buffalo Nickel Fine
Numismatic
1921-S Buffalo Nickel Fine
The 1921 Buffalo nickel stands as a classic representative of early twentieth-century American coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this five-cent piece carries the distinctive "S" mint mark on its reverse, indicating its West Coast origin. The coin is graded in Fine condition, showing the honest wear of a piece that once circulated actively in daily commerce. Created by sculptor James Earle Fraser, the coin's imagery departs from traditional allegorical figures to celebrate the heritage of the American West. The obverse features a detailed profile of an American Indian, accompanied by the inscription "LIBERTY" and the year 1921. On the reverse, a powerful American bison stands upon a raised mound. The legends "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "FIVE CENTS" are integrated into the design, framing the animal and completing a composition that remains one of the most recognizable and celebrated in the nation's numismatic history.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1921 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Fine |
| 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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