1937-S Buffalo Nickel MS-66 NGC
Numismatic
1937-S Buffalo Nickel MS-66 NGC
The 1937 Buffalo Nickel stands as a classic example of twentieth-century American coinage. Created by designer James Earle Fraser, this five-cent piece captures a distinct artistic vision of the American West. The obverse features a powerful profile portrait of a Native American chieftain, accompanied by the inscription of the word LIBERTY and the year of issue, 1937. On the reverse, a massive American bison stands atop a raised dirt mound. This side of the coin displays the traditional Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM alongside the denomination FIVE CENTS. Positioned just below the mound is the S mint mark, indicating that this specific coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint. Graded Mint State 66 (MS-66), this particular specimen has survived in an exceptional state of preservation, allowing the fine textures of the design to remain remarkably clear.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1937 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-66 (NGC) |
| 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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