1914 Buffalo Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $30,550
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67+
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1914 Buffalo Nickel is a nickel minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within 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 Native American portrait that James Earle Fraser described as a composite of several chiefs, including Iron Tail (Lakota) and Two Moons (Cheyenne), and the reverse displays an American bison, traditionally identified as Black Diamond of New York's Central Park menagerie, standing on flat ground. The 1914-D is a scarce early Denver issue. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. 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 #3924.
External References
Error Varieties(5)
1914 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1914 Doubled Die Obverse VDDO-002
1914 Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-001
1914 Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-002
1914 Typical Die Clash TDC-5C-1914-01
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