1923-S Buffalo Nickel Fine
Numismatic
1923-S Buffalo Nickel Fine
This five-cent piece from 1923, struck at the San Francisco Mint, showcases a distinctively American aesthetic. The obverse presents a detailed profile of an American Indian, capturing a powerful and dignified expression. The word LIBERTY is inscribed along the upper right edge, with the year of production positioned at the lower left. On the reverse, a massive bison stands on a raised mound of earth. The design incorporates the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS, along with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. This copper-nickel coin represents a celebrated era of United States coinage, highlighting native themes through the artistic vision of James Earle Fraser.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1923 |
| 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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