USA "FIVE CENTS" Buffalo Nickel 1935
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 134 |
| Mintage | 12,092,000 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel |
| thickness | 1.95 mm |
| diameter | 21.21 mm |
| weight | 5 g |
Obverse:
Great people
Description:
Iron Tail (Native American, chief of the Oglala Lakota)
Creators:
James Earle Fraser (F)
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Animals
Description:
Bison
Creators:
James Earle Fraser (F)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
FIVE CENTS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
1935 D nickels are plentiful in Mint State, though gems comprise a small minority of these coins. Many of this issue were coined from very worn dies or were simply struck from dies set too far apart to completely fill the deeper cavities. Luster is OK for most, but those from badly worn dies will have deep furrows that do not reflect light in a pleasing manner.Read More
