1926-S Buffalo Nickel 5C PCGS VF 20

Add a legendary key-date rarity to your collection with the 1926-S Buffalo Nickel, certified VF 20 (Very Fine) by PCGS. With a mintage of only 970,000, it holds the record for the lowest production of any regular-issue Buffalo Nickel, making it an essential acquisition for serious collectors and enthusiasts of U.S. numismatics.

Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the economic uncertainty of the mid-1920s, the 1926-S is well known for its characteristically soft strike and worn die features. As a result, locating examples with solid detail and preservation—even in Very Fine condition—is a rare opportunity. This PCGS-graded VF 20 specimen retains clear design elements and represents a well-preserved piece of early American coinage history.

Designed by James Earle Fraser, the Buffalo Nickel features a composite Native American portrait on the obverse and a powerful bison on the reverse, symbolizing strength, heritage, and national identity. The 1926-S stands apart as both a low-mintage treasure and a historically significant coin that anchors any Buffalo Nickel collection.

Key Features:

• Graded as MS 64 by PCGS
• Mintage: 970,000
• 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."