1929-S 5C

Description

1929-S Buffalo Five Cents, PCGS MS-67. This exceptional 1929-S nickel represents a significant find for advanced Buffalo nickel collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint and graded PCGS MS-67, this coin ranks among the finest known examples of this date and mintmark combination. With only 6 coins graded higher across the entire PCGS population and just 29 total submissions, this specimen demonstrates the remarkable rarity of high-grade 1929-S nickels. The price guide value of $11,750 reflects the substantial premium commanded by Gem-quality examples of this issue. Designed by the renowned James Earle Fraser, this Buffalo nickel exhibits the characteristic "grey-brilliant" luster typical of San Francisco Mint production. The strike quality is notably superior to many 1929-S specimens, which frequently display a softer or "mushy" appearance. The coin's technical specifications—75% copper and 25% nickel composition with a weight of 5 grams—conform to the standard established for the Buffalo Five Cents series (1913-1938). While the 1929-S is relatively common in circulated grades, it becomes increasingly difficult to locate in mint state condition. The scarcity intensifies significantly in Gem grades, where this piece resides. Though the 1929-S is not as elusive as the 1929-D in all grades, it remains substantially more challenging to find than the 1929 Philadelphia issue, particularly in high-grade mint state. This PCGS MS-67 example represents an outstanding opportunity for the serious collector seeking a premium example of this San Francisco Mint rarity.