1921-S Buffalo Nickel 5C NGC AU 50

Elevate your collection with the 1921-S Buffalo Nickel, graded About Uncirculated 50 (AU 50) by NGC. This low-mintage coin, struck at the San Francisco Mint, is a prized semi-key date in the Buffalo Nickel series. With only 1,557,000 pieces originally produced, the 1921-S issue remains one of the harder-to-find circulation strikes—especially in better-preserved grades like AU 50, which retain sharp detail and traces of mint luster.

The Buffalo Nickel, designed by renowned sculptor James Earle Fraser, was minted from 1913 to 1938 and stands as one of America’s most iconic coin designs. The obverse features a bold Native American profile, while the reverse depicts a rugged American bison—both symbolizing the strength and spirit of early 20th-century America. The 1921-S coin emerged during a post-World War I economic downturn, a time when reduced mintage figures added rarity to several issues.

Key Features:

• Graded as AU 50 by NGC
• Mintage: 1,557,000
• Composition: Made of 75% copper and 25% nickel alloy, providing durability and classic appeal.
• Denomination: 5 Cents
• Mint: S - San Francisco (S)
• Produced by US Mint
• Obverse: Displays the iconic Native American profile designed by James Earle Fraser, symbolizing America's indigenous heritage.
• Reverse: Depicts an American bison, commonly referred to as a buffalo, standing on a mound. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "FIVE CENTS."