Description
1931-S Buffalo Nickel – Key-Date San Francisco Mint Five-Cent Coin
Add a highly sought-after key-date coin to your collection with this 1931-S Buffalo Nickel. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this classic five-cent piece is part of the iconic Buffalo (Indian Head) series designed by James Earle Fraser, celebrated for its bold American imagery and artistic excellence.
The obverse features a composite portrait of a Native American, symbolizing strength and heritage, while the reverse displays a powerful American bison standing on a mound, representing the frontier spirit of the United States. The “S” mintmark beneath the denomination identifies its San Francisco origin, an important detail for mintmark and variety collectors.
The 1931-S issue is widely recognized as a key date in the Buffalo Nickel series due to its relatively low mintage and strong collector demand. Many surviving examples show significant circulation wear, making higher-grade pieces especially desirable among numismatists.
Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, this coin represents both the economic challenges of the Great Depression era and the enduring artistry of early 20th-century U.S. coinage. Its scarcity, historical context, and classic design make it an essential addition to advanced Buffalo nickel sets and U.S. type collections.
Features:
• Authentic 1931-S Buffalo Nickel
• Struck at the San Francisco Mint
• Key-date issue in the Buffalo series
• Designed by James Earle Fraser
• Native American and bison classic design
• Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel
