1914 Buffalo Nickel - 4/3
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$63,250 MS65 06-01-2002 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1914 Buffalo Nickel - 4/3 is a nickel from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938 series. The U.S. Mint produced 20.7 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 42% of production. The obverse features a composite Native American portrait combining features of three real tribal chiefs — Iron Tail (Lakota), Two Moons (Cheyenne), and John Big Tree (Seneca) and the reverse displays an American bison (often called Black Diamond after the famous bison at the Bronx Zoo) standing on a mound. The 1914-D is a scarce early Denver issue. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $313 to $6.3K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #93924.
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