1913 Type One 5C, MS

Description

1913 Type One Buffalo Nickel, MS67 NGC. This exceptional example of the iconic 1913 Type One Buffalo Nickel represents the first year of this beloved series. The Type One variety, distinguished by its higher relief design and sharper strike characteristics, is particularly sought after by collectors of early American coinage. The Buffalo Nickel series, designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser, debuted in 1913 and remains one of the most artistically significant U.S. circulating coins. The present specimen has been graded MS67 by NGC (Certification #8983276002), indicating a coin with exceptional eye appeal and minimal imperfections. At this grade level, the coin displays lustrous surfaces with full original mint bloom and crisp detail throughout the design elements. The obverse presents Fraser's noble Native American profile in excellent relief, while the reverse showcases the powerful buffalo in sharp definition—characteristics that are particularly notable on Type One examples. The 1913 Type One Buffalo Nickel remains a cornerstone issue for collectors building complete Buffalo Nickel sets. Specimens in MS67 condition represent the upper echelon of preservation for this popular date, combining strong eye appeal with the technical quality that serious collectors demand. This lot offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a premium example of this numismatically significant issue.