1923-S Buffalo Nickel AG
Numismatic
1923-S Buffalo Nickel AG
The 1923 Buffalo nickel, struck at the San Francisco Mint, stands as a classic representative of early twentieth-century American coinage. This five-cent piece, showing honest wear from its time in circulation, carries a design that departs from traditional classical allegories to celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of the American West. On the obverse, a detailed profile of a Native American faces right, accompanied by the single word LIBERTY. The reverse features a powerful American bison, modeled after a famous animal named Black Diamond. On this particular variety, the bison stands firmly on a raised mound of earth, with the inscriptions PLURIBUS UNUM and FIVE CENTS clearly integrated into the design. Created by James Fraser, this copper-nickel coin remains a fascinating artifact of the pre-1933 era.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1923 |
| 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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