1930-S Buffalo Nickel Good/VG
Numismatic
1930-S Buffalo Nickel Good/VG
The 1930-S Buffalo Nickel is a classic example of early twentieth-century American coinage, minted during an era of transition. This five-cent piece, struck at the San Francisco Mint, displays the distinctive wear of a coin that actively circulated through the hands of everyday Americans, carrying a grade of Good to Very Good. On the obverse, the coin presents a powerful profile of a Native American, a composition created by artist James Earle Fraser. The word LIBERTY is inscribed along the right edge, accompanied by the 1930 year of issue near the lower left. The reverse side of the coin showcases a massive American bison standing atop a raised mound. Above the animal, the legend reads UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, while the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is nestled just above the bison's lower back. Below the mound, the denomination FIVE CENTS is clearly visible, positioned directly above the small S mint mark that identifies its San Francisco origin.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1930 |
| 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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