1929-S Buffalo Nickel XF
Numismatic
1929-S Buffalo Nickel XF
The 1929 Buffalo nickel stands as a classic representative of early twentieth-century United States coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this five-cent piece carries the distinctive "S" mint mark on its reverse. Having survived decades in circulation, this particular coin remains in Extra Fine condition, preserving the bold details of its celebrated artwork. Created by sculptor James Earle Fraser, the coin's design captures the spirit of the American West. The obverse features a realistic, textured profile of an American Indian facing right, accompanied by the word "LIBERTY" and the 1929 date. On the reverse, a massive American bison stands atop a raised mound of earth. The inscriptions "PLURIBUS UNUM" and "FIVE CENTS" frame this powerful animal, completing a design that remains one of the most distinctly American images ever placed on a circulating coin.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1929 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Extra 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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