1936-S 5C

Description

1936-S Buffalo Five Cents, PCGS MS67. This exceptional 1936-S nickel represents a significant example of James Earle Fraser's iconic Buffalo design during the final years of this beloved series. Struck at the San Francisco Mint with a substantial mintage of nearly 15 million pieces, this particular specimen has achieved the coveted Gem Mint State 67 grade from PCGS (Cert. #49470781), placing it among the finest known examples of this date and mintmark combination. The 1936-S is notably scarce in Gem condition, with only 32 pieces graded higher by PCGS out of 146 total submissions. This rarity in high grades reflects the challenges of finding well-preserved San Francisco Mint issues from this era. The strike exhibits the characteristically sharp detail typical of 1936-S production, while the surfaces display the desirable grey brilliant luster commonly seen on the finest examples. The coin's technical specifications—75% copper and 25% nickel composition with a plain edge—are consistent with the standard Buffalo nickel specifications of the period. For collectors pursuing a high-grade representative of the late-date Buffalo nickel series, this MS67 example offers both aesthetic appeal and numismatic significance, with strong eye appeal and exceptional preservation that clearly distinguishes it from the more commonly encountered lower grades of this issue.