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1914 Nickel MS Values
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The 1914 Buffalo nickel represents the first full year of Type 2 production. However, across the board, all 1914 Buffalo nickels are considerably scarce, including this Philadelphia-minted issue which saw a mintage of 20,664,463 pieces. There are about 12,000 known survivors for all grades, which is a remarkably small percentage of the issue’s overall mintage. However, there are an ample number of circulated specimens available for collectors. In the grades of MS65, the 1914 Buffalo nickel becomes fairly challenging. All examples are generally well struck, with uncirculated pieces exhibiting great color and luster.
Obverse: James Earle Fraser's famous and simple design depicts a Native American chief with the word LIBERTY from 1-2 o'clock. The date is placed on the lower left of the chieftain's bust.
Reverse: A full portrait of the bison, Black Diamond, with the words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA at the top periphery with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM just underneath. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out at the bottom. For the Type 1, the denomination is embossed on a flat surface.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20,664,463
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Weight:
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1914
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS
Reverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
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