1913-S Buffalo Nickel 5C Type 2 PCGS MS 64

Enhance your rare coin portfolio with the 1913-S Buffalo Nickel Type 2, graded MS 64 by PCGS—a pivotal key-date coin in U.S. numismatic history. As the debut year of the iconic Buffalo Nickel series, this San Francisco Mint release marks the important design transition from Type 1 to Type 2, making it one of the most desirable early 20th-century nickels for collectors.

Struck in limited quantity—only 1,209,000 coins minted—the 1913-S Type 2 features James Earle Fraser’s legendary design: a composite Native American portrait on the obverse and a majestic American bison on the reverse. The Type 2 version refined the original design by recessing the "FIVE CENTS" denomination to reduce wear, enhancing both durability and visual clarity.

This highly collectible coin is composed of a durable copper-nickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel), and has been certified MS 64 by PCGS, ensuring outstanding quality, luster, and preserved details.

Coin Features:

• Key Date Rarity – Low mintage from the San Francisco Mint, highly sought after by collectors.
• Certified MS 64 by PCGS – Near-gem condition with strong eye appeal.
• Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel
• Minted in 1913 at the San Francisco Mint (S Mintmark)
• Denomination: 5 Cents – United States legal tender
• Obverse: features a classic Native American profile; 
• Reverse: shows a detailed buffalo on flat ground.

Whether you're a veteran numismatist or building your collection of historic U.S. coinage, the 1913-S Buffalo Nickel Type 2 PCGS MS 64 is a must-have. Its rarity, first-year issue status, and stunning design make it a standout piece for investment and heritage alike.

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