1928-S Buffalo Nickel Good+
Numismatic
1928-S Buffalo Nickel Good+
The 1928 Buffalo nickel stands as a classic representative of twentieth-century American coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this five-cent piece carries the distinctive "S" mint mark on its reverse side, indicating its West Coast origin. The coin is composed of copper and nickel, rather than precious metals, and is preserved in Good condition, showing the honest wear of a coin that once circulated widely in daily commerce. Designed by the artist James Earle Fraser, the coin features two highly detailed portraits that celebrate the heritage of the American West. The obverse displays a powerful profile of an American Indian, accompanied by the word "LIBERTY" and the 1928 year of issue. On the reverse, a massive American bison stands atop a raised mound. The inscriptions on this side include the issuing country, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", the traditional Latin motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and the face value of "FIVE CENTS" positioned beneath the animal.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1928 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| 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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