• Type: Buffalo (Indian Head) Nickel — 5 Cents • Date / Mint: 1921-S (San Francisco) • Grade: VG10, certified by CACG • Mintage: 1,557,000 — one of the lowest business-strike outputs in the series
Eye Appeal & Condition
CACG certification guarantees the coin meets strict VG10 standards: moderate, even circulation wear with all major design elements visible and a full, readable date and legends. Secure encapsulation assures authenticity and problem-free status.
Historical Significance / Why Collect
Designed by sculptor James E. Fraser, the Buffalo Nickel symbolizes America’s frontier era. The 1921-S is a semi-key date with the third-lowest mintage of the entire series, struck as the nation transitioned from post-WWI recession to roaring-twenties growth. Collectors value this issue for both scarcity and classic artistry.
Specifications
Detail
Value
Year
1921
Mint
San Francisco (S)
Denomination
5 Cents
Composition
75 % Copper · 25 % Nickel
Weight
5.00 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Grade
VG10
Grading Service
CACG
Reference #
NGC 22RU · PCGS 3948 · Greysheet 3122
What You’ll Receive
• The exact CACG-slabbed coin shown in photos • Ships next business day via tracked USPS shipping
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