1929-S 5C

Description

# 1929-S Buffalo Nickel PCGS MS67 - A Gem San Francisco Rarity. An exceptional Buffalo Nickel from the San Francisco Mint, this 1929-S Five Cents represents a pinnacle of preservation and numismatic desirability. Graded a remarkable *PCGS MS67*, this specimen stands among the finest known examples of its issue, with only 6 coins graded higher in the entire population. Struck during the classic Buffalo nickel era designed by James Earle Fraser, this coin showcases the iconic Native American profile and majestic buffalo design. With a modest original mintage of 7,754,000 pieces, the 1929-S is particularly challenging to find in gem uncirculated condition. The present example exhibits superb grey-brilliant luster and a crisp, well-defined strike characteristic of the better San Francisco Mint productions of this series. The coin's technical specifications are classic for the Buffalo nickel series: 75% copper and 25% nickel composition, weighing 5 grams and measuring 21.2mm in diameter. Its *PCGS certification #51156869* guarantees its exceptional quality and authenticity. With a price guide value of $13,000 and extremely limited availability in this grade, this 1929-S represents an outstanding opportunity for the advanced Buffalo nickel collector or numismatic connoisseur. Condition Census Details: - PCGS Population: 6 coins graded higher. - Total Graded: 26 specimens. - Grade: MS67