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1919 (S) Buffalo Nickel

Strike Type
1919 (S) Buffalo Nickel

Coin Details

Year
1919
Denomination
Nickel
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938
Designer
James Earle Fraser
Mintage
7,521,000
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight
5g
Diameter
21.2mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$15 - $1,987

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$109,250 MS66 10-24-2006 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1919 (S) Buffalo Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938 series. Total mintage reached 7.5 million. The design is by James Earle Fraser. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3943.

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