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1921-S Buffalo (Indian Head) Nickel — 5 Cents
Certified VG10 by CAC Grading (CACG)
Low mintage of 1,557,000—third-lowest in the series
Even circulation wear with all design elements and legends visible
Secure CACG encapsulation confirming problem-free status
Description Struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1921, this Buffalo Nickel is a semi-key date in James E. Fraser’s iconic series. Graded VG10 by CAC Grading, it exhibits moderate, even wear while retaining a full date, clear Indian head profile, and distinct reverse buffalo. With a mintage of just 1,557,000, the 1921-S ranks among the rarest business-strike issues and captures America’s frontier spirit during the post-WWI era.
Specifications
Attribute
Detail
Year
1921
Mint
San Francisco (“S”)
Denomination
5 Cents (Buffalo Nickel)
Composition
75 % Copper · 25 % Nickel
Grade
VG10
Grading Service
CAC Grading (CACG)
Reference #
NGC 22RU · PCGS 3948 · Greysheet 3122
What You’ll Receive • The exact 1921-S Buffalo Nickel shown, slabbed and certified VG10 by CAC Grading • Securely packaged and shipped via USPS with tracking
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1921-S Buffalo Nickel 5C CAC VG10 Key Date Low Mintage
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1921-S Buffalo Nickel 5C CAC VG10 Key Date Low Mintage
Highlights
1921-S Buffalo (Indian Head) Nickel — 5 Cents
Certified VG10 by CAC Grading (CACG)
Low mintage of 1,557,000—third-lowest in the series
Even circulation wear with all design elements and legends visible
Secure CACG encapsulation confirming problem-free status
Description Struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1921, this Buffalo Nickel is a semi-key date in James E. Fraser’s iconic series. Graded VG10 by CAC Grading, it exhibits moderate, even wear while retaining a full date, clear Indian head profile, and distinct reverse buffalo. With a mintage of just 1,557,000, the 1921-S ranks among the rarest business-strike issues and captures America’s frontier spirit during the post-WWI era.
Specifications
Attribute
Detail
Year
1921
Mint
San Francisco (“S”)
Denomination
5 Cents (Buffalo Nickel)
Composition
75 % Copper · 25 % Nickel
Grade
VG10
Grading Service
CAC Grading (CACG)
Reference #
NGC 22RU · PCGS 3948 · Greysheet 3122
What You’ll Receive • The exact 1921-S Buffalo Nickel shown, slabbed and certified VG10 by CAC Grading • Securely packaged and shipped via USPS with tracking
Backed by our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee (see the “Our Guarantee” section in the header menu).
